The Church of the tabernacle-commonly known as the old Cathedral of Cuenca was the main place of Spanish worship during the time of the Spanish colonization in Cuenca (Ecuador). It works today as the Museum of Religious Art and is located in Parque Calderón, in front of the new cathedral.
The church began in 1557 and the construction began ten years later, using stones for the foundations and walls of the ruins of Tomebamba. During the colonial period the church was the main center of worship for the "Parish of the Spaniards"; It was reserved for the people of Spain, while the Indians had to stay outside or worship in other places. The organ was introduced in 1739, and the clock is in the tower at 1751. In 1787 the bishopric was established in Cuenca, and the church became a cathedral. The new tower erected in 1868 carries a commemorative plaque: Tower more famous than the Pyramids of Egypt ("tower more famous than the Pyramids of Egypt") in reference to the use of the old tower as a key reference point for the French geodesic mission in 1736, which determined the Meridian Arch. In 1880 the construction of the new cathedral began. With the consecration of the new cathedral, the old cathedral was no longer used for regular services. After an important renovation that began in 1999, the old Cathedral today serves as the "Museum of Religious Art" and a place for concerts and cultural events. Among others, he exhibits sculptures by Miguel Vélez and Gaspar Sangurima and paintings by Daniel Alvarado and Nicólas Henriquez.
by private vehicle or public transport to the intersection between Calle Luis Cordero and Mariscal Sucre.
Cuenca Ecuador Tuesday 05 November 2024
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