Old Cathedral of Cuenca, Colonial church building in Cuenca, Ecuador.
The Old Cathedral features three naves with stone walls, multiple altars, and a central tower that stands prominently in downtown Cuenca.
Construction of this religious structure began in 1557 on the site of a former indigenous mosque, using stones from the ancient ruins of Tomebamba.
The cathedral exhibits numerous sculptures by Miguel Velez and Gaspar Sangurima, along with paintings by Daniel Alvorado and Nicholas Vivar depicting religious scenes.
The building now functions as the Museum of Religious Art, offering guided tours that explain the architectural elements and historical significance of the structure.
A plate on the 1868 tower references the Egyptian pyramids due to its role in geodesic measurements conducted by the French Geodesic Mission in 1736.
Location: Cuenca
GPS coordinates: -2.89778,-79.00386
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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