The Cathedral of America

(official name: Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary of the America's First Ecarnación)

Nothing more needs to be said.  But, it's the oldest cathedral in the Americas.  Consecrated by Pope Julius II in 1504 and head Archdiocese of Santo Domingo.  The construction began in 1512 and was finished in 1541.

And here's the front of the Cathedral..

 

Churches are incredibly easy to photograph.  Somewhat boring (unless perhaps you're maybe Catholic)?  But, be it a wall, a painting, a statue or whatever.. Anything that is 500+ years old is just damn impressive.

For me, I immediately think of Bill Maher's movie "Religulous".  Nevertheless, whatever churches mean to you, being the first in the Americas is just damn cool.  Besides, it serves as the backdrop for Columbus Park, a place where I go to start my day by drinking a couple cups of Cafe Americano.  Which I am about to go do now :)

Hasta la proxima vez...