Showing posts with label Cathedral de Santiago de Chile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cathedral de Santiago de Chile. Show all posts

Monday, 13 October 2014

Neoclassical cathedral of Santiago de Chile

The cathedral of Santiago de Chile is one of the top attractions of the city and for good reasons. It is located on Plaza de Armas and was constructed during the 18th century. The twin church towers provide a good picture opportunity but the most photographed shot is the cathedral tower reflected in the glass of a modern tower across the street.

Looking at the interior, we saw an amazing ceiling and richly decorated church. There were many locals praying like in most South American cities. In the chapel Our Lady and child were wearing beautiful dresses. In front of the statues stood flags of Chile and Santiago.

De kathedraal van Santiago de Chile is één van de top attracties van de stad en met reden. Ze is gelegen op Plaza de Armas en werd gebouwd gedurende de 18de eeuw. Je kan mooie foto's maken van de twee kerktorens maar het meest populaire shot van de stad is de torenreflectie in het glas van het moderne gebouw aan de overkant van de straat. 

Het plafond in de kerk is verbluffend en rijk gedecoreerd. Redelijk wat lokale mensen waren aan het bidden zoals in veel Zuid-Amerikaanse steden. In de zijkapel droegen Onze Lieve Vrouw en kind mooie jurken. Voor de beelden stonden de vlaggen van Chili en Santiago. 
 
Cathedral of Santiago de Chile

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile clock tower

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile statue

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile exterior

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile pope

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile reflection

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile ceiling

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile ship

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile stained glass

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile chapel

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile Our Lady

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile chandelier

Cathedral of Santiago de Chile classic glass

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