It's unreal that I actually have a fascination with old, ancient buildings/infrastructures. Seeing something that is already a part of history will actually make you appreciate the world more. Travelling will teach you how to value nature that has always been a part of our lives; that it's just there and never left. That's why I believe that travelling is more precious than luxurious stuff. They're just things. It brings you temporary happiness but never memories.
Moving forward, what I'm eager to share with you guys today is a very old church named Catedral De Santiago located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was designed in, and shipped from Belgium in 1920 by architect Pablo Dambach. The old cathedral is believed to be a part of the history as it is a clear living evidence of a massive earthquake that struck the country in the year 1972.
Some Nicaraguans are saying that it may or may not undergo a restoration due to the fact that it's quite dangerous to go inside the that it may collapse anytime. I didn't dare to go in as well so I decided to take some snaps around the outer part of the cathedral instead to give you a nearer glimpse of the amazing architecture.
Amazing statues of saints all around the cathedral!
You can see clearly the damages made by the earthquake. Thank God I had the opportunity to see the church still standing after all.
The clock that you can see above is not the original anymore. The real one is in the National Palace of Culture here in Nicaragua. There is a time shown in the clock and believed to be when the earthquake some said started, some said ended.
The cathedral view from afar.
That's it for now guys! By the way, this church can be seen in the main city of Nicaragua named Managua, and if you will go here, this cathedral must be on top of your list not only that it's accessible but also a worth it trip seeing a part of history of a certain place that you will go. Remember, that is the essence of travelling. It is not only to relax, but also to learn cultural and historical differences of countries you're going to.
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