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It is the tallest and most representative building in the city. Inside and outside this church there are two main attractions that are: The stained glass windows of the apostles of Jesus that are located in the domes of the church and the guardians of this temple that are the doves that with their customary chirping and their unique flight inside And outside the church it makes us think that they watch every move that is made.

The Cathedral of Ambato is one of the most visited places. This modern building stands out in the architectural passage of the city for its precious proportions; It is the most important church of Catholics. The Cathedral can be seen from all corners of the city due to its imposing dome, it was built to replace the Main Church of Ambato that was seriously affected by the earthquake of 1949

Opening date

Replacing the Ambato Mother Church that was seriously affected by the 1949 earthquake, it was inaugurated on December 12, 1954.





Address

The Cathedral is located on Bolívar and Montalvo streets (corner)





Description

The original chapel was built in 1698 when after the earthquake the city settled in that place, it was a large thatched hut that gradually grew with the contributions of the priostes and

the festivities until it was replaced by another church on the same site as the current Cathedral.

The Chapel was a large building with three naves, with daring arches and an aurora dome, which was completely destroyed as a result of the terrible earthquake in 1797.

The construction of a new church was immediately undertaken, which was structured with stone and with a beautiful design, receiving the name of the Mother Church, which was also destroyed on August 5, 1949 by a strong earthquake.

Attractive

• Guardians of the temple: The guardians of this temple are the doves that with their customary chirping and their unique flight inside and outside the church makes us think that they watch every movement



which is done for what is considered one of the attractions of this church.

• The Stained Glass: Inside and outside this church, the stained glass windows of the apostles of Jesus that are located in the domes of the church are one of the main attractions.

Old Cathedral: Next to a square and a pool, a church was built in dark volcanic stone with a central aisle. This construction was completely demolished by the earthquake, burying hundreds of parishioners inside at the time of mass.

• Current Cathedral: The current building is monumentally larger in volume than its predecessor and among other differences it has a predominant white color, a high tower with its visible pilasters and a large central nave with a wide vault culminates.

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