Cathedral de la Inmaculada

The massive brick facade and sky-blue domes of Cathedral de la Inmaculada Concepción make the building one of the most recognizable (and photographed) in Cuenca. La Inmaculada, which is dubbed the "new cathedral" to distinguish it from El Sagrario, dates to 1885. The entrance of La Inmaculada is choked with vendors selling candles (from $0.25 and up) and religious souvenirs. Inside, you'll find a large gold altar, the crowned Virgin Mary for which Inmaculada is known, and walls lined with religious statues (where you can light one of the candles you bought earlier).

Location:
Cuenca, Ecuador

Historical Building

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

By Rachael Hanley

A sometime newspaper journalist with a heavy side of wanderlust, Rachael moved to Quito in November to work on the V!VA staff. She is currently...

Created: 17 Mar 2009

Updated: 17 Mar 2009

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