Caracas tours are full of enjoyment. The capital city of Venezuela not only offers various places of interests like museums, parks and gardens but religious attractions like Iglesia Nuestra Se ora de Altagracia , Caracas. Also known as Church Our lady of Altagracia, this church was constructed in 1614 by the brothers of Nuestra Senora de Altagracia. Iglesia Nuestra Se ora de Altagracia , Caracas showcases the last artistic creation of Francisco Jose Cardozo.
Iglesia Nuestra Se ora de Altagracia in Caracas has an amazing architecture which is a perfect blend of neoclassic and rococo style. The structure is an outcome of number of restorations and here you will find the imprints of colonial era in Caracas. What is most alluring is that the building stands as a testimony to the bygone era amidst the bustling city of Caracas.
The name of Iglesia Nuestra Se ora de Altagracia ,Caracas has been derived from its founders the mulatto brotherhood who were known as the "The Brothers of Our Lady of Altagracia". It was after the earthquake of 1812 that the church’s building was constructed.
The church is one of the popular tourist attractions not only because of its magnificent architecture but also people come here to admire the main altar , a masterpiece of Francisco Cardozo. If you want to get the feel of colonial era which prevailed in Caracas earlier or if you are an art lover then Iglesia Nuestra Se ora de Altagracia ,Caracas is surely not to be missed.
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