Copacabana Bolivia 5
by Rudi Prott
Title
Copacabana Bolivia 5
Artist
Rudi Prott
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (Virgen de Copacabana) is a Spanish colonial shrine from the 16th century that houses the image of the Virgen de Copacabana. It is located in the town of Copacabana, Bolivia on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The Virgen de Copacabana is the patron saint of Bolivia.
The current building was built between 1669 and 1679 by the Spanish architect Francisco Jiménez de Siguenza replacing a small former church. It was originally administered by the Augustinians.
Constructed at the foot of a steep hill, sacred to the Inca and known as the Temple of the Sun, it remains as one of the two principal sacred places of importance to both the indigenous peoples and Catholics.
Copyright by Rudi Prott.
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June 1st, 2021
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