Virgen de la Nube Shrine

 [Ecuador Azogues Igl S Francisco 03] [Photograph]. (2010). Wikipedia.  Santuario de la Virgen de la Nube - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre 

The Sanctuary of la Virgen de la Nube, better known as the Franciscan Sanctuary belongs to the Diocese of Azogues. It is located in the eastern part of the Equatorial city of Azogues. It is a church of singular and beautiful construction that dates from the Republican era, its entire structure, as well as its stairs, were made with stone extracted from the Abuga hill. The High Altar of the sanctuary is entirely carved in fine wood, covered with gold leaf (¨Santuario de la Virgen de la Nube,¨ 2021).

 [La Vírgen de la Nube en el altar mayor de la iglesia]  [Photograph]. (2013). Encanto Escondido. Encanto Escondido: Antecedentes de la devoción a la Vírgen de la Nube (killaintirunakay.blogspot.com)

The Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Nube, a monumental stone construction stands out in the highest part of the city. It is an architectural-religious reference and the reason for one of the most extraordinary regional pilgrimages. The virgin of this beautiful church has a link with the Abuga hill since there is a giant monument of the virgen.

Zambrano, P. (2012). [Cerro Abuga Santuario Virgen De La Nube] [Photograph]. Foursquare. Fotos en Cerro Abuga Santuario Virgen De La Nube - Mirador paisajístico (foursquare.com)

It is a beautiful place to visit, so don't waste your time and see this beautiful shrine full of history and tradition.  

Reference

Santuario de la Virgen de la Nube. (2021, April 17). In Wikipedia. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuario_de_la_Virgen_de_la_Nube