Happy start to the weekend everyone! Today I want to share a special new place I discovered a month ago, right after returning from our tour in Rome. This time, music took me to the El Paraíso neighborhood in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, where the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Coromoto is located. It's a tribute to the patron saint of our country and to Venezuelan architecture, as it stands out for its beauty and is one of the Catholic churches I most longed to see in the city. With great joy, I can now mark this impressive place on our Hive world map.
¡Feliz inicio del fin de semana para todos!. Hoy quiero compartir un nuevo lugar especial que conocí hace un mes, justo al llegar de nuestra gira por Roma. En esta ocasión, la música me llevó hasta la zona de El Paraíso en Caracas, capital de Venezuela, donde se encuentra el Santuario Nuestra Señora de Coromoto, un homenaje a la patrona de nuestro país y a la arquitectura venezolana, ya que destaca por su belleza y es una de las iglesias católicas que más añoraba conocer en la ciudad. Con mucha alegría, hoy puedo marcar este imponente lugar en nuestro mapa de Hive.
Almost 100% of Catholic churches in my country are free to visit, although there are some exceptions, but this isn't one of them. Just check their Instagram lacoromotodecerca to see their opening hours. Inside the church, you'll find a lot of art, mainly religious sculptures and the beautiful, colorful display cases in the upper part of the church. It's a very tall place, with an imposing, but ugly, dome 😅 because the day I went it looked like an empty swimming pool. I hope it's about to be restored, but even so, it's worth going to see the beauty of the sanctuary.
The Ugly Dome 😬
Casi el 100% de los templos católicos en mi país son gratuitos para entrar a conocerlos, aunque hay algunas excepciones, pero este no es el caso. Solo hay que ubicarlos en su instagram lacoromotodecerca para conocer todos sus horarios de apertura. Dentro del templo encontraras mucho arte, y me refiero principalmente a las esculturas religiosas y a las hermosas y coloridas vitrinas en la zona superior de la iglesia. Es un lugar muy alto, y tiene una cúpula imponente, pero fea 😅 porque justo el día que fui parecía una piscina vacía, quiero pensar que está próxima a una restauración, pero aún así vale la pena ir a conocer la belleza del santuario.
That day the altar was truly beautiful, and although I was just getting acquainted with it, there were references to the recently canonized Venezuelan saints, José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles, who had been named at the Vatican a week earlier. Their images looked lovely among the many details of the altar, which featured a beautiful golden arch adorned with paintings of angels and biblical scenes. Just behind the altar, a cluster of colorful windows stood out against the gray walls, reflecting the sunlight. It was impossible to miss a single detail because everything was designed to be viewed from a distance; you just had to pay attention...
Ese día el altar estaba muy hermoso, y aunque apenas lo estaba conociendo, habían referencias a los recientes santos venezolanos que fueron nombrados en el Vaticano una semana antes, José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles. Sus imágenes lucían muy bien entre los muchos detalles del altar, donde destaca un hermoso arco de color dorado con pinturas de ángeles y escenas bíblicas al rededor. Justo detrás del altar se reúnen muchos ventanales coloridos que destacan con la luz del sol y el gris de las paredes; es imposible perderte algún detalle porque todo está hecho para que sea observado desde la distancia, solo hay que prestar atención...
Unlike my fellow choir members, that day I took advantage of arriving early and finding the church empty to wander through every corner, though I didn't dare climb the towers, especially since no one knew I was so high up and far away. Upstairs, there are two walkways to accommodate people who can't fit in the seats of the central courtyard, and above the entrance, there's a special space for musicians. One thing that indicates this is a modern church, not one from the colonial era, is that it doesn't have an organ for playing sacred music like the Cathedral or the Church of San Francisco in downtown Caracas. The only downside is that the stairs are quite steep, but the view of the church from above is well worth it.
A diferencia de mis compañeros de la coral, ese día aproveché el privilegio de llegar temprano y tener la iglesia sin feligreses para pasearme por cada rincón de la misma, aunque no me atreví a subir a las torres, especialmente porque no había nadie que supiera que yo estaba en lugares tan altos y lejanos. En la zona de arriba hay dos pasillos para seguir recibiendo a personas que no puedan estar en los asientos del patio central, y arriba de la entrada hay un espacio muy especial para los músicos, y algo que indica que es una iglesia moderna y nos de la época colonial, y es que no tiene un órgano para hacer música sacra como en la Catedral o la Iglesia de San Francisco del Centro de Caracas. Lo único malo es que las escaleras son muy altas, pero vale la penas ver el templo desde arriba.
In conclusion, even if you're not Catholic, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Coromoto in El Paraíso, Caracas, is a place where you can appreciate art in every corner. It's a church with a parking lot on the right side of Avenida A-1, just behind the sanctuary's rectory. I hope you enjoyed these photos, which I took with so much love and respect for this magnificent place. If you live in Caracas and it catches your eye, I recommend you visit it in person. Thank you to everyone who reads and supports me; I send you a heartfelt hug from afar 🙏
En conclusión, aunque no seas de la religión católica, el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto en El Paraíso de Caracas es un lugar donde puedes apreciar arte en cada rincón. Es una iglesia que cuenta con un estacionamiento a la derecha en la Avenida A-1 justo detrás de la casa parroquial del santuario. Espero que les hayas gustado estas fotografías que tomé con tanto cariño y respeto a tan imponente lugar, y si vives en Caracas y te llama la atención, te recomiendo que te acerques a contemplarlo en persona. Gracias a todos los que leen y me apoyan, les envío un sincero abrazo en la distancia 🙏
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The architecture in your country is really impressive!
I remember when I was a kid, the first time I visited a church with that designs, I mean a lot of saints displayed I got scared 🤣😆.
Now, I find it solemn
Es interesante la distribución de colores en su fachada y en el interior con el aporte de los vitrales hermosos que tiene. Sin dudas es una alegría hayas descubierto esta iglesia para hacernos parte de esta especial visita. ¡Gracias!
¡Abrazos!
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What a nice and beautiful country Venezuela I like it very much
This temple is run by Redemptorist missionaries who are also in San Cristobal, Valencia, and Barquisimeto, where my wife and I serve. It is an architectural work rich in detail and color, although it still has several repairs pending. Excellent publication, my friend @jesuslnrs.
The church looks very beautiful. I was impressed by the interior design. I think anyone who comes to visit here will be impressed by the beauty.
Fascinating place and every picture shows the beauty of church. It's also another memorable visit of your trip 😀.
Oh amigo, qué preciosa iglesia, los vitrales me encantaron, tienen un colorido muy hermoso. Saludos 🤗
La verdad que está preciosa, tanto el diseño exterior como el interior, el altar es impresionante. Siempre es grato recorrer estos templos antiguos y deleitarse con la belleza de su arquitectura. Buenísimo que tuviste la oportunidad de llegar temprano y captar tan hermosas imágenes y grabar algunas tomas. Saludos.
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