The cathedral, built in 1835, stands majestically in Plaza Murillo, in the world's highest capital city of La Paz. At 3800 metres above sea level (12,000 feet), the more affluent people live below the city where there is more oxygen rather than above La Paz with its panoramic views.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Photo of the Week: Cathedral (La Paz, Bolivia)
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Beautiful church. If you see the colors derived from light, they are quite similar to the ones product of the recent dust storm in Sidney, Australia
Bolivia is high on my list - I must get there! Thanks for sharing and getting me even more excited about it! Have you been there yet yourself?
What an amazing looking building. The lighting adds to it too. Bolivia, another to add to my 'Bucket List'!!
@costa rica hotels: Beautiful at night
@sherry: Indeed, all the photos are mine from my trips (unless explicitly stated). I went there several years ago on a trip thru Ecuador, Peru (incl Inca Trail and Nazca) and Bolivia. Superb scenery.
@kirsty: It is a somehow elegant church though it seems to have stubby fat towers. Very plain inside but nice under lights.
Gorgeous lighting! I'd love to see this. Thanks for sharing it.
@glennia: Thank you
That picture is the Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus in Cuzco, not the Cathedral of La Paz.
@persona: You are so correct. Thank you so much. Note that I have replaced the photo with the correct image and will re-publish the incorrect photo as the cathedral in Cusco.
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