The original building was destroyed by fire in 1856. I can only imagine what inferno would be responsible to wiping out a whole building of this size. Must have been pretty impressive. Get out the weinies and marshmellows.
She was rebuilt in 1880, renovated again in 1905, and when I walked by a couple days ago she was getting a new coat of paint outside. I like new clothes, too. Makes you feel dressed up and special. Just in time for Christmas.
I walked around inside of The Cathedral and peeked behind the altar. Found something that makes the rumour of the tunnel connecting the cathedrals of Granada even more solid. There is a gated and locked staircase leading underground to who knows where. No one is talking about what is down there, either. I was told not even to ask the priests for access to this area.
The mystery thickens!
San Francisco Convent/Cathedral
Xalteva Cathedral
la Merced Cathedral
Guadelupe Cathedral
Wow.. this looks almost like a painting. Absolutely gorgeous!! And mysterious tunnels.. how intriguing. ;)
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Teri
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Great pic (as usual!). I guess fire was a pretty common thing during the medieval times. I know that most of London burnt down - not once - but twice, and was rebuilt again.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm really glad to find your site as well. Interesting, organized posts with some stunning photography(!)... I will be back often.
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Great Pic.. I love your blog
ReplyDeleteFascinating! You have to find out what's down there now, you know. *winks*
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture...from an incredible country...I have never bean there...maybe some day...:-) TNX for comment :)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful seems as a painting
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