Cathedral of Cartagena
by Bob Hislop
Title
Cathedral of Cartagena
Artist
Bob Hislop
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The Cathedral of Cartagena in Colombia, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Catedral Bas�lica Metropolitana de Santa Catalina de Alejandr�a), is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
The cathedral was designed by master builder Sim�n Gonz�lez, modelled after basilicas in Andalusia and the Canary Islands.The present tower was designed by French architect Gast�n Lelarge, the result of remodelling in the early twentieth century. Construction began in 1577, replacing a humble cathedral of straw and reeds. In 1586, while the church was still under construction, it was attacked by the English privateer Francis Drake, which caused severe damage and delayed its completion. The building was finished in 1612.
The cathedral has a fine doorway and a simply decorated interior. It contains an 18th-century gilded altar, a Carrara marble pulpit and elegant arcades sustaining the central nave.
Fine art Nature, Wildlife, and Landscape photography, prints, posters, canvas prints, greetings and stock images by Bob Hislop. All rights reserved. 970-623-5525 . WATERMARKS WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED IMAGES.
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Tatiana Travelways
Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" group's front gallery! F
Taphath Foose
Beautiful image, Bob!!! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!!