This photo journal, which is part of the Morelia series, is the 1st of a two-part set featuring the wonderful city of Zamora located 125 kms NW of Morelia. It is the 3rd largest city in the state of Michoacan & the most significant population center between Morelia and Guadalajara. In addition to several other historic churches, Zamora has two cathedrals, which is unusual. The most famous one, dedicated to our Lady of Guadalupe & the tallest cathedral in Mexico, was 'unfinished' until last year (2010).
Our Lady of
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Gothic cathedral,
which looms at the end of Calle Hidalgo, is Mexico's tallest...
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Once known as the 'unfinished cathedral'
it was finally finished in 2010. Although construction on the...
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The tallest cathedral in Mexico
The completed spires now reach a height of 105 meters, making it the tallest...
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Santos in niches
The inner illumination is now completely finished and saints were placed in...
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More santos
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Stained glass windows (sg) behind
the main altar.
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sg2 - many splendid stained glass
windows.
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sg3
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sg4
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sg5
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sg6
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sg7
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sg8 - my personal fav
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Cathedral of Zamora, the 2nd cathedral
in the city, is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. It is...
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Side view showing the dome.
The Latin cross church with a dome has a single nave and transept....
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The eye-catching main altar
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One of the ornate side altars
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Another splendid side altar
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The lovely organ
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Beautiful interior paintings
The church is known for its beautiful interior paintings. The organ...
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Main altar & dome
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Closer
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Different angle.
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Looking back to the entrance.
Note the intricate carved wood entrances.
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Centro historico map
Like most in Mexico, the historic center is quite comnpact. Even with the 1.5...
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