Museo Catedral Vieja
Museo Catedral Vieja
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Situated on top of some ancient Inca ruins, this cathedral was built in 1557 when modern Cuenca was founded.
Duration: < 1 hour
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA4,373 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is just another great church in this charming town. One block over from the main square, the day we visited there was a visiting orchestra that was performing Wagner - though we did not have tickets for the event. We toured the church afterwards and were impressed by the conversion into a museum. Nicely done.
Written January 26, 2020
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banghammer
Jamesburg, NJ30 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
Architecture, stained glass, overall feel. A must see. Spend a bit of time sitting in the church and take it in.
Written January 26, 2012
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michael c
Stockholm, Sweden1,028 contributions
Oct 2020
the city of Cuenca is littered with churches, this is one of many, but certainly worth a visit then here.
Written October 15, 2020
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,807 contributions
Feb 2020
Symbol of Spanish power in 16th century Cuenca, initially the church was accessible to Spanish only. The victors used stone from the Pumapungo palace as construction material demonstrating who was boss now.
At the time it must have looked like an impressive building, but one can imagine why in the 1880s it was decided to build a new cathedral on the other side of the square, as the old structure looks rather small. The interior of the cathedral (now a museum) looks early 1900s and sometimes you get the impression you are in a Belle Epoque opera house.
It is possible to visit a crypt and ossuary underneath the west section of the cathedral. The remnants of those who could afford to be buried here are not show.
Admission fee 2$ (seniors 1$)
At the time it must have looked like an impressive building, but one can imagine why in the 1880s it was decided to build a new cathedral on the other side of the square, as the old structure looks rather small. The interior of the cathedral (now a museum) looks early 1900s and sometimes you get the impression you are in a Belle Epoque opera house.
It is possible to visit a crypt and ossuary underneath the west section of the cathedral. The remnants of those who could afford to be buried here are not show.
Admission fee 2$ (seniors 1$)
Written February 18, 2020
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Johnny B
Statesville, NC179 contributions
Jan 2020
A nice self-tour of an old church and some interesting photos of the old city and way of life. I'm thankful for the information placards explaining the different exhibits.
Written January 28, 2020
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,731 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
I'm not sure if this is a working church as it's a museum by day. Now superceded by the massive Cathedral a few blocks away, this smaller church is still worth seeing, although there's a $2 entry fee and another $2 for the audio tour, which isn't really necessary. There's not a whole lot to see, but the altar is quite fascinating. There are also a couple of jewellery and art shops on the side, as well as a cafe and free (clean) toilets.
Written July 3, 2017
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James P
Los Angeles, CA204 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Being a very Catholic town, many of the sights in Cuenca close down on Sundays. One that doesn't is the old cathedral, which serves as a museum of religious art, sculpture, and ceremonial robes.
Written April 10, 2017
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Dee
Boulder, CO107 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
I loved this old cathedral, now museum, gallery and concert hall. Stepping into its peace and simple beauty immediately put a smile on my face. It was hard to know where to focus first: the life-size statues of the Last Supper on the alter, the organ, the photography exhibit of modern pilgrims. Don't miss the black and white photos outside the main building, near the gift shop... a wonderful glimpse of the past when this cathedral was then the "new" one! I don't know if the photography exhibit in the main building is permanent, but it should be. It's titled "De Peregrina a Peregrina" by Mónica Guerrero Mouret. The photographer has a wonderful eye and beautifully captured the spirit of modern pilgrims. I wish I could have attended a concert here.
Written May 25, 2015
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Angela C
Heber City, UT210 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
We loved this cathedral. It is absolutely stunning. Wandering around the main nave, the hand-painted murals on the ceiling are fantastic. The life-sized sculptures of Christ and his disciples depicting the Last Supper are amazing and then....you enter another room and..... I am not going to spoil it. This you have to see for yourself. Suffice to say, it moved us all. The placement of the lighting throughout the cathedral only enhances the experience. Excellent.
Written March 13, 2014
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Svatava K
Prague, Czech Republic85 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
Old cathedral of Cuenca is nowadays a museum. We found very interesting old photos - giving us an idea how citizens used to live in this town.
Written February 3, 2014
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