Architectural icon: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen

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In the colonial helmet of the city of Maturin, you can see in the distance some domes that belong to an architectural and historical icon, which emphasizes the patrimonial identity of the city. Its name is the "Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen " and it is an architectural icon, tourist and of great reference for the citizens of Maturin.

En el casco colonial de la ciudad de Maturin, se puede divisar a lo lejos unas cupulas que pertenecen a un icono arquitectonico e historico, que acentua la identidad patrimonial de la ciudad, Su nombre es la **"Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen "** y es un icono arquitectonico, turistico y de gran referencia para de los ciudadanos de Maturin.

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("Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen "-
Catedral de nuestra señora del carmen
)


Due to its great height it can be seen from a great part of the city, and it is one of the largest churches in all of eastern Venezuela.

It is located in the liberator walk of the Bolivar Avenue of Maturin, one of the most central and visited areas by the people of Maturin.

Por su gran altura se divisa desde gran parte de la ciudad , y es una de las iglesias más grandes de todo el oriente venezolano.

Se encuentra ubicada en el paseo libertador de la avenida Bolivar de Maturin, una de las zonas más centricas y visitadas por el maturinense.

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It is customary to see the locals strolling around the area, since this is one of the busiest places in the city, due to its facilities and surroundings that allow a comfortable stay for those who visit it.

Es costumbre ver a los lugareños pasearse por la zona , ya que este es uno de los sitios más concurridos de la ciudad , debido a que sus instalaciones y alrededores permiten la comoda estadia de los que la visitan .

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History

Historia

Its construction is relatively recent, it began to build around 1959, where the first stone was placed, to start this spiritual enclosure, giving joy to the Catholic parishioners with the hope of building a modern cathedral, adapted to the development that for those years was taking the city, both private and state entities gave significant contributions for the construction of this banner.

Su construcción es relativamente reciente , se comenzo a construir alrededor del año 1959, donde se coloca la primera piedra , para comenzar de este recinto espiritual , dando alegria a los feligreses catolicos con la esperanza de la construccion de un moderna catedral, adaptada al desarrollo que para esos años iba tomando la ciudad , entes tanto privados como del estado dieron aportes significativos para la construcción de este estandarte.


It finished its construction almost 22 years later in 1981, bringing joy and reaffirming the faith of the parishioners and their devotion to the Virgin of Carmen.

Termino su contrucción casi 22 años después en el año 1981 , brindando alegria y reafirmando la fe de los feligreses y su devoción por la virgen del Carmen.


Construction

Construcción

Its construction was supervised at the time by the Ministry of Public Works, and the Romanesque style of the work was designed by the German architect Ernesto Prall.

It has a solid style in its construction and great width in its walls.

Su construccion fue supervisada para ese entonces por el ministerio de obras públicas , y el estilo románico de la obra fue diseñada por el arquitecto alemán Ernesto Prall.

Tienes un estilo solido en su construcción y gran anchura en sus muros.

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Its facade is extremely high with two side towers of about 50 meters, and has clocks in the dome of each tower, internally each of it has an elevator that allows the ease of reaching them, throughout the work highlight the stained glass windows with religious designs, biblical scenes that are part of the beauty of this enclosure.

Surrounding it you can feel the majesty of this place, has large carved wooden doors, and ornaments throughout its design.

Su fachada es sumamente alta con dos torres laterales de alrededor de 50 metros , y tiene relojes en la cupula de cada torre , internamente cada una de ella tiene un ascensor que permite la facilidad de llegar a ellas , en toda la obra resaltan los vitrales con diseños religiosos, de escenas biblicas que son parte de la belleza de este recinto.

Al rodearla puedes sentir la majestuosidad de este lugar , tiene grandes puertas de madera tallada , y ornamentos en todo su diseño.

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Renewal

Renovación


In 2007, a proposal of innovation was made to the city, impregnating the work of modernity, in order to attract tourism and allow the citizen to have more enjoyable spaces for family sharing.

Several remodeling works were carried out consisting of the installation of air conditioners, main doors with sensors and a lighting system with a play of lights of various colors, which can be enjoyed at night and the overflight of the territory, it is a beauty at night, the play of lights gives the feeling of floating. It is the best illuminated religious temple in the country.

En el año 2007 ,se realizo una propuesta de innovación a la ciudad , impregnando a la obra de modernidad , con la finalidad de atraer el turismo y permitirle al ciudadano tener espacios más amenos para el conpartir en familia.

Se realizaron diversos trabajos de remodelación que consistian en la instalación de aires acondicionados , puertas principales con sensores y un sistema de iluminación con juego de luces de varios colores , que se pueden disfrutar en las noches y el sobrevuelo del territorio , es una belleza de noche, el juego de luces le da la sensación de estar flotando . Es el templo religioso mejor iluminado del país.

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Also as part of the modernization was added landscaping, giving them freshness to the environment, usually in the holiday season, you can notice the conglomerate of people gathered to enjoy its beautiful and decorated green areas and large spaces.

It is a meeting center for devout Catholic Christians located in the center of Maturin, and promotes religious meditation.

También como parte de la modernización se le agrego paisajismos , dandoles frescura al ambiente, generalmente en las epocas decembrinas , se puede notar el conglomerado de personas reunidas para disfrutar de sus bellas y decoradas areas verdes y sus grandes espacios.

Es un centro de reunion, para los cristianos catolicos devotos ubicado en el centro de Maturin, y promueve la meditación religiosa.


Thank you for your time in reading this publication.

`Gracias por tu tiempo en leer esta publicacion.

All photos are my authorship
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Translation made with Deep.Translator

Todas las fotos son de mi autoria
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Traducción realizada con Deep.Translator.

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Thank you for showing this temple of Maturin, it is a very striking building with an interesting history worthy of appreciating as well as its architecture. Definitely achieved the goal of the proposal for the city in 2007, and very attractive spaces around the Cathedral are appreciated. Blessings and have a happy Sunday @giapel86

Yes it was really innovative that proposal giving freshness to the city, many spaces were modernized for that time that together enhance the beauty of the city. Thanks for reading and commenting, have a nice day to you too.

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Hello @giapel86. That cathedral surely has an incredibly imposing facade! Because of its distinctive double towers with domes, you would probably never miss this landmark when you happen to be in that neighborhood. What Romanesque architectural details of that religious building have fascinated you the most and why?

One of the manifestations of Romanesque art that I love about this cathedral are the large towers with arches that it has, they are relatively simple in comparison to the Gothic but the simplicity enhances its beauty also the domes placed on these wide and massive pillars, give strength to the structure. Thank you for reading and commenting
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Thanks a lot for your excellent feedback. You have keen observations, and that's truly important when experiencing different works of architecture. Have a great week!

Thank you very much. I wish you a wonderful week.

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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen is indeed an architectural icon. It is also the first time that I have seen a cathedral with two on either side and both with clocks.