Blessed day friends of Hive, this publication is my participation in the OCD Contest, which is carried out to promote and boost the communities that are in their incubation program. I take this opportunity to invite my friends @creacioneslelys, @linita, @carolinacardoza and @marytp20 to participate.
Como ya lo he comentado en publicaciones anteriores, soy fan de los edificios antiguos con arquitecturas imponentes y llamativas. Además me gusta coleccionar fotos de Iglesias antiguas. Es por ello que no podía dejar de participar en este concurso.
Ya he publicado algunas catedrales y basílicas de la ciudad de Lima, lugar donde resido desde hace tres años. Sin embargo como una de las pautas del concurso es que la estructura sea de nuestro lugar de origen, aproveche para compartir la belleza de esta hermosa e icónica Iglesia de mi país .
The architectural structure I chose to participate in the contest is the Basilica of Nuestra Señora Del Valle Google map , located in the state of Nueva Esparta in the north of my beloved country Venezuela.
As I have commented in previous posts, I am a fan of old buildings with imposing and striking architecture. I also like to collect pictures of old churches. That is why I could not fail to participate in this contest.
I have already published some cathedrals and basilicas of the city of Lima, where I have been living for three years. However, as one of the guidelines of the contest is that the structure must be from our place of origin, I took the opportunity to share the beauty of this beautiful and iconic church of my country.
El lugar donde se encuentra la iglesia es llamado el Valle del Espíritu Santo, de allí que a la Virgen se le conozca como Nuestra Señora del Valle.
La Virgen es patrona y protectora de los pescadores y la marina venezolana. Es muy querida y venerada por toda la población del oriente en especial las zonas cercanas al mar.
Cuenta la historia que la imagen de la Virgen, en un principio se encontraba en la isla de Cubagua. Durante la época de la conquista los españoles fundaron en la isla de Cubagua la antigua ciudad de Nueva Cádiz y pidieron a España una imagen de la Virgen para poner la isla bajo su protección.
Esta imagen arriba a la Isla en el año 1530 sin embargo, diez años más tarde un maremoto acaba con la ciudad de Nueva Cádiz; la imagen se salva y queda intacta pero los habitantes de la isla deciden trasladarla al Valle del Espíritu Santo y alojarla en una pequeña iglesia que años más tarde se convertiría en esta hermosa estructura nombrada Basílica menor de Nuestra Señora del Valle por el Papa Juan Pablo II en el año 1995.
This basilica houses the image of the Virgen del Valle, patron saint of all eastern Venezuela. Thousands of devotees visit this sanctuary throughout the year, but especially during the first week of September, when the festivities in honor of the Virgin are celebrated. Many of these people travel from all parts of the country to visit the Virgin and bring offerings for the miracles received.
The place where the church is located is called the Valley of the Holy Spirit, hence the Virgin is known as Our Lady of the Valley.
The Virgin is the patroness and protector of fishermen and the Venezuelan navy. She is very loved and venerated by the entire population of the east, especially in the areas near the sea.The story goes that the image of the Virgin was originally located on the island of Cubagua. During the time of the conquest, the Spaniards founded the old city of Nueva Cadiz on the island of Cubagua and asked Spain for an image of the Virgin to place the island under her protection.
This image arrived to the island in 1530, however, ten years later a tidal wave destroyed the city of Nueva Cadiz; the image was saved and remained intact but the inhabitants of the island decided to move it to the Valley of the Holy Spirit and house it in a small church that years later would become this beautiful structure named Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley by Pope John Paul II in 1995.
Entre las características más relevantes de la arquitectura gótica se destacan la verticalidad y la luminosidad.
Edificios que tienden a tener torres muy altas y que en el sentido simbólico tienen que ver con la idea de alcanzar el cielo.
De igual modo, espacios interiores muy luminosos donde prevalecen los vitrales grandes y coloridos. Aspectos que se observan claramente en esta estructura.
A pesar que el exterior del templo se ve muy grande y llamativo, el interior es pequeño y tiene una distribución muy diferente a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver en una iglesia. Su planta tiene una forma de cruz.
Posee una entrada principal enmarcada por dos torres muy altas y puntiagudas. También tiene entradas en los laterales. El interior está dividido por arcos llamados ojivales. En la parte central se encuentra una cúpula donde destacan grandes y hermosos vitrales. La imagen de la Virgen se encuentra ubicada en lo alto la cúpula central.
En la parte trasera de la iglesia se encuentra un museo donde se guardan muchas de las ofrendas más increibles ofrecidas a la Virgen, así como algunos objetos que forman parte de la historia y cultura del pueblo del Valle.
At first glance we can see a very beautiful and delicate structure ideal for housing the image of the Blessed Virgin. This delicate aspect has to do with its neo-Gothic style popular in the sixteenth century. Among the most relevant characteristics of Gothic architecture are verticality and luminosity. Buildings that tend to have very high towers and that in the symbolic sense have to do with the idea of reaching the sky. Likewise, very luminous interior spaces where large and colorful stained glass windows prevail. Aspects that are clearly observed in this structure.
Although the exterior of the temple looks very large and striking, the interior is small and has a very different distribution to what we are used to seeing in a church. Its floor plan is in the shape of a cross.
It has a main entrance framed by two very tall and pointed towers. It also has entrances on the sides. The interior is divided by arches called ogival. In the central part there is a dome with large and beautiful stained glass windows. The image of the Virgin is located at the top of the central dome.At the back of the church there is a museum where many of the most incredible offerings offered to the Virgin are kept, as well as some objects that are part of the history and culture of the people of the Valley.
En el año 2018, tres meses antes de salir de mi país, mi hermana nos invitó a mi madre y a mí a pasar unos días en la Isla de Margarita como regalo por el día de las madres.
Tuvimos un viaje maravilloso e inolvidable, en el cual pudimos visitar lugares asombrosos. Uno de ellos fue la Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Valle. El Valle es un pueblo muy pequeño con un clima muy agradable y unos habitantes muy amables, orgullosos del tesoro que tienen en su pueblo.
La sensación de paz que se vive dentro del templo es algo indescriptible. Fue una experiencia maravillosa que tuve la oportunidad de vivir junto a mi hermana y mi madre que nunca olvidaré. Este fue el ultimo viaje que hicimos juntas antes salir de mi país. Prometí a la Virgen que cuando regresé a Venezuela la visitaré en compañía de mis hijos a quienes consagre a su protección y cuidado.
Por todas estas razones y muchas más esta estructura arquitectónica tiene una connotación y significado emocional muy especial para mi y me siento feliz de poder compartirla con ustedes a través de esta publicación.
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer. Dios y Nuestra Señora del valle les proteja. Saludos.
In Venezuela they say that if you travel to Margarita Island and do not go to the Valley to visit the Virgin it is as if you had not gone. That is exactly what had happened to me. I had traveled twice to the island and had not been able to go to the Valley.
In 2018, three months before I left my country, my sister invited my mother and me to spend a few days on Margarita Island as a gift for Mother's Day.
We had a wonderful and unforgettable trip, in which we were able to visit amazing places. One of them was the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Valle. El Valle is a very small town with a very pleasant climate and very friendly inhabitants, proud of the treasure they have in their town.
The feeling of peace inside the temple is indescribable. It was a wonderful experience that I had the opportunity to live with my sister and my mother that I will never forget. This was the last trip we made together before leaving my country. I promised the Virgin that when I return to Venezuela I will visit her in the company of my children whom I will consecrate to her protection and care.
For all these reasons and many more this architectural structure has a very special connotation and emotional meaning for me and I am happy to be able to share it with you through this publication.
Thank you for taking the time to read. May God and Our Lady of the valley protect you. Greetings.
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Imagen de portada y los separadores de texto son diseñados por mí en con Canva.com
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Hello @kattycrochet @purrix @carolinacardoza @mlrequena78 @eimy7. As per the Architecture+Design Community rules, kindly provide/include the English language translations for your comments and replies. This would allow everyone on the Hive and this community to understand your messages and be able to socially engage with the ongoing conversations. Thank you for your consideration.
Hello, please excuse me. You are absolutely right. My comment was:
"My beloved virgin of the Valley (in Venezuela we call her "Vallita") and her beautiful house giving her parishioners a warm welcome with its open doors, its imposing architecture, its impeccable façade and there inside, at the end is she, Vallita, beautiful and attentive to your requests.... Beautiful pictures!"
Sorry for that, I will take it into account. I will add a translation to my comments. Thank you.
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Wow, it is a pretty old image, everyone must have an emotional connection to the image whenever a mass is held.
Yes you are right, people in the Island feel a great and special conenection with the h image. Thanks so much for passing by.
You're welcome (^_^)
Hello @kattycrochet. The profound origins of the Basilica of Nuestra Señora Del Valle are quite interesting. Not only is the landmark significant in its cultural and historical aspects, but its religious roots are much deeper due to the Spanish influence on the island of Cubagua during ancient times. It's certainly a great blessing that the Holy Statue of the Virgin was not damaged during that natural disaster until she finally found a home in this renowned neo-Gothic-styled church which attracts plenty of faithful followers until today. No wonder lots of Venezuelans are emotionally linked to this sacred building.
Thank you for participating in the OCD Community Boost Contest for Architecture+Design! Superb post! 😊
Thanks a lot for taking the time for reading my post. It was a pleassure for me to take about my country and religious culture.
Mi Vallita y su hermosa casa dando a sus feligreses una cálida bienvenida con sus puertas abiertas, su imponente arquitectura, su impecable fachada y allá adentro, al final está ella, Vallita, hermosa y atenta a tus peticiones... Hermosas fotografías!
Hola @purrix, muchas gracias por detenerte a leer mi publicación. Ciertamente es una hermosa e impecable edificación. El interior de la iglesia es muy hermoso también y por supuesto la imagen de Nuestra Señora es bellísima. Saludos y bendiciones.
Que bonita, te ves mas delgada en esas fotos. pensé que eras mas gordita, jejejje....lamentablemente no conozco esa basílica, cuando estuve en margarita no tenia mucho dinero para pagar el taxi hasta allá.
How pretty, you look thinner in those pictures. I thought you were chubbier, hehehehe .... unfortunately I don't know that basilica, when I was in Margarita I didn't have much money to pay the cab fare there.
Hola Caro, actualmente soy más gordita, pero toda la vida había sido muy delgada. Bueno eso sí para trasladarse y poder visitar lugares hermosos y tradicionales en la isla es mejor ir en carro propio porque todo es muy costoso.
I must confess, I love the design of the church. It’s really beautiful.
In my country, one of the things that attract people to a church is how they are built. So one can say the most attractive church can have more members.
Certainly churches with this type of structure attract a lot of attention and more people attend. However, what is really important is not the facade or the architectural design, what is important is the faith of the people.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting my post. Greetings.
felicidades amiga por tu publicación, gracias por resaltar las cosas buenas de nuestro pais.
Muchas gracias por tu valioso comentario, saludos!
Es interesante todos los símbolismos alrededor de esta gran obra. Has hecho un excelente recuento,mencionando detalles como la imagen intacta tras el maremoto
Gracias por detenerte a leer y dejar tu comentario, me gustó mucho escribir este post.
Thanks a lot for passing by a leave a comment, I really liked to write this post.
Wow, considering it's age, it looks like it is brand new!
Although I am not religious, I too just LOVE old, historical building and especially churches simply because of the ornate and intricate beauty of them. It's like many of them are as exquisite as lace.
Nice post.
Thanks so much. I really like to collect photographies of acient churches.
Yes, I would like that too, but our churches over here are only just over 200yrs old and they are all pretty much the same architecture, but yours over there are so much more special due to their age, history, stories and architecture, so I can't wait to get over there one day to have a look myself!
Hola esta es un gran icono arquitectonico del Nueva Esparta, en nuestro paìs anteriormente invertían en grandes estructuras en diferentes estados, esta bien conservada la basilica.
Hello, yes you are right our country has beautiful places but some of them need cares. Thanks for reading my post.
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STOPHe visitado la Perla del Caribe en varias oportunidades y es notorio la devoción que se le tiene a la Virgen del Valle. ¡Gracias por compartir @kattycrochet!
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Thanks for remembering it! I included the translation of my comment already. 👍
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I've visited the Pearl of the Caribbean on several occasions and its notorious devotion to the Virgin of the Valley. Thanks for sharing @kattycrochet!
Thanks a lot for your nice comment. You are right, venezuelans love the Virgin of the valley.
Excelente publicación, la fotografía y la emoción con quendesceibes tu experiencia hace gratificante la lectura
Hola @maykk, gracias por detenerte a leer y por dejar tu amable comentario. Saludos y bendiciones.
Hi @maykk, thanks for stopping by to read and for leaving your kind comment. Greetings and blessings.
Nunca tuve la oportunidad de conocer esta Basílica, pero es muy famosa. Cuando vuelva a mi país tengo que visitar muchos lugares. Hace unos días conocí la Basílica de la Virgen de Guadalupe aquí en Mexico y creo que es una buena oportunidad compartir esas fotos en este concurso. Esta muy bonito tu post Katty, te deseo mucha suerte en el concurso! 👍
I never had the opportunity to visit this Basilica, but it is very famous. When I go back to my country I have to visit many places. A few days ago I visited the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe here in Mexico and I think it is a good opportunity to share those photos in this contest. This is a very cute post, Katty, I wish you good luck in the contest! 👍
Hola @mballesteros, gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer y comentar.
Estoy segura que la Basílica de la Virgen de Guadalupe es también muy hermosa. Dios permita que podamos retornar pronto a nuestro país de origen, saludos y bendiciones.
Hi @mballesteros, thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
I am sure that the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe is also very beautiful. God allow that we can return soon to our country of origin, greetings and blessings.
Esta arquitectura tiene ese diseño que deleita la hermosura de la época colonial, un aire europeo que también engalana nuestras ciudades. Saludos.
This architecture has that design that delights the beauty of the colonial era, a European air that also adorns our cities. Greetings.
Yes, you are right, this kind of churches of colonial style are so beautiful. Greetings and blessings for you.
Gracias por leer y dejar tu comentario, ciertamente en américa Latina hay hermosas construcciones, todas dignas de admirar.
Thank you for reading and leaving your comment, certainly in Latin America there are beautiful buildings, all worthy of admiration.