Immaculate Conception Under The Arch is a photograph by Al Bourassa which was uploaded on May 13th, 2014.
Immaculate Conception Under The Arch
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to the as the New Cathedral of Cuenca is situated in front of Parque Calderon.... more
by Al Bourassa
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Immaculate Conception Under The Arch
Artist
Al Bourassa
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Photograph - Photographic Artworks
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to the as the New Cathedral of Cuenca is situated in front of Parque Calderon.
The plan of the Cathedral was drawn up by Juan Bautista Stiehle (1829-1899) a German-born friar who arrived in Cuenca from Alsace in 1873 on suggestions made by Bishop León Garrido. The Cathedral took over the function of the nearby Old Cathedral that had become too small. Construction works started in 1885 and lasted for almost a century. This building combines many architecture styles, but Romanesque Revival is predominant. The cathedral is surmounted by three giant domes covered by striking blue and white glazed tile from Czechoslovakia. Its stained glass windows were created by Spanish artist Guillermo Larrazábal.
Its towers are truncated due to a calculation error of the architect. If they had been raised to their planned height, the foundation of this Church to the Immaculate Conception, would not have been able to bear the weight. In spite of the architect’s immense mistake, the New Cathedral of Cuenca stands as a monumental work of faith and the skyline of its domes has become a symbol for the city. Its facade is made of alabaster and local marble, while the floor is covered with pink marble, brought from Carrera (Italy). When the Cathedral was first constructed 9,000 out of Cuenca’s 10,000 inhabitants could fit in the building.
Immaculate Conception cathedral is a beautiful sight from many directions.
This artwork is derived from a photograph of the rearmost section taken May 10, 2013 in Cuenca, Ecuador, South America nestled in the Andes Mountains.
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