Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto |
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| Guanare Cathedral | |
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Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de Coromoto de Guanare
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| 9°02′43″N 69°45′01″W / 9.0453°N 69.7504°W | |
| Location | Guanare |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare |
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto, also known as Guanare Cathedral, is a very old church in Guanare, Venezuela. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Coromoto. Guanare is the capital city of the Portuguesa state.
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History of the Cathedral
Building the First Church
Building a church takes time! The first important cathedral in Guanare started being built in 1710. It was finished in 1742 by Father Francisco Valenzuela.
Rebuilding After an Earthquake
Sadly, this first church did not last very long. An earthquake on October 15, 1782, caused a lot of damage. The church had to be closed because it was unsafe.
Work to rebuild the cathedral began a few years later in 1788. The reconstruction was finally completed on November 3, 1807. This is the building we see today.
Special Recognition for the Cathedral
The cathedral received a special honor on May 24, 1949. Pope Pius XII declared it a Minor Basilica. This means it has a special connection to the Pope.
Later, on August 2, 1960, the cathedral was also named a historical monument. This protects the building because it is an important part of history.
What Makes the Cathedral Special?
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto has some amazing features.
The Beautiful Altarpiece
One of the most notable parts of the church is its altarpiece. An altarpiece is a work of art behind the altar. This one is in a style called Baroque-Colonial Churrigueresque. It was created by an artist named José Quiñones.
Stunning Stained Glass Windows
The cathedral also has beautiful stained glass windows. These colorful windows were made by X. F. Zettler. They were created in Munich, a city in Germany.
Images for kids
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The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto
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The altar inside the cathedral
See also
In Spanish: Basílica catedral de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto (Guanare) para niños
