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| The "Old" Cathedral |
Cuenca is the most beautiful and charming city we've visited so far. It's quaint squares, beautiful cobbled stone streets, magnificent cathedral, friendly locals and illustrious past make of Cuenca a must visit.
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| The "New" Cathedral |
It has been assertained that humans lived around Cuenca as early as 8000 BC ! There were pre-Columbian cultures and a lot of artifacts has been found dating mainly from 5000 BC onwards.
The people who were living here were absorbed by the Incas in the 15th century during their invasion from Peru. They gave this city an enormous importance, only second to Cusco their grand capital in Peru. Today Inca vestiges may be visited in the city although the most impressive ones lie on its outskirts.
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| Scenes of everyday life |
Today there is an air of serene tranquility in this city. During the day the population goes about their usual business and at night the younger generation takes the city's bars and restaurants by storm.
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| Panama Hat making and photo shooting |
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Cuenca
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| On one of the many bridges on river |
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| Street names written on a tile arrangement |
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| Banana chips, apple in sugar and other goodies |
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| Street vendor |
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| Roxana's compositon : "The staring man and the idle girl" |
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| San Blas Church |
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