Biblián: Santuario de la Virgen del Rocío

            The Santuario de la Virgen del Rocío was built into the side of a steep rock cliff of Zhalao hill above the town of Biblián in Cañar province. The main dome and the two massive side naves are supported by 49 granite columns. It was built in a Neo-Gothic style, using carved stone. The main altar is backed by the natural rock. The arches are supported by the natural rock--natural terrain and architecture blend very nicely.

Construction began in 1893 after devastating frost and drought in the region destroyed all crops. According to local lore, construction was led by a local priest and proceeded without a blueprint. The church has become an important  place of devotion and is visited by thousands of believers from around Ecuador.

Taken in: Ecuador / Canar / Biblian (show map)

Taken on: December 18, 2011

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Santuario de la Virgen del Rocío

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Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i, f/3.5, 1/25 sec, 18mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Aperture:	f/3.5
Exposure Time:	0.04 sec (1/25)
Focal Length:	18mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
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