The Las Lajas Cathedral

Introduction

The Las Lajas Cathedral rests in the canyon of the Guaitara River. The church was built on the site of a 19th century chapel; over a course of over thirty years. It is one of the many sites in the world where apparitions of the Virgin Mary have been reported. The image is still visible as it is embedded in the stone; to this day. This discussion will attempt to highlight the aspects of the Las Lajas Cathedral that make it an ideal setting for a fairy tale. In order to do so adequately, the discussion will shed ...