March 27, 2009

Little palace

The interior of the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz or the Binondo Church. I wish I knew more about it, like who designed it or if it replicates the interior design of the old church, but I can't find anything about it. All I know for sure is that everything that you see here is post-WWII, unlike the facade and bell tower from the previous post.

interior of the Binondo Church

21 comments:

  1. MurciaDailyPhotoMarch 27, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    I like a lot more inside the church than outside the church. I love how you frame the photo.

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  2. JudyMarch 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    It looks magnificent. Thanks for showing us inside.

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  3. Stefan JanssonMarch 27, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Great symmetry.

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  4. LoisMarch 28, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    It's very pretty and I really like the way they have the flowers arranged on both sides of the aisle!

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  5. OlivierMarch 28, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    l'intérieur est magnifique. cela fait rêver.
    inside is splendid. it makes dream.

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  6. LowellMarch 28, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    My goodness, that is gorgeous...more ornate than Catholic churches being built in this country.

    Looks like maybe there was a wedding recently, or are those flowers always along the pews?

    Great photo, Hilda.

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  7. lunarossaMarch 28, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    So grand! It reminds me a bit of the elegant and lavish interiors of Catholic churches in Bavaria, Germany or Austria...Have a great weekend. Ciao. A.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    Religion is a wonderful thing and most organizations do their best in different ways to entice people to become members and join their church. Your country is mostly Catholic and mine is an assortment almost like a Jack-in-the-Box. Turn the crank and almost anything pops up.

    I admire your talent with a camera. This is a stunning photograph.

    If you know what the word "gobsmacks" means then you might be aware of what to expect on my new blog by that name.

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  9. KimMarch 28, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    So lovely, with or without the flowers, but was there going to be a wedding? The interior is amazing with detail. Regarding your story from yesterday, very moving. What a costly faith some have had to demonstrate. I like both the inside and the outside shots!
    -Kim

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  10. Cezar and LéiaMarch 28, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Wonderful picture!The skylight is magnificent!Like Kim, I guess it was ready for a wedding!
    God bless you
    Léia :-)

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  11. abcMarch 28, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    I like the church in church effect. And the colours and light are great.

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  12. BergsonMarch 28, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    What beauty!

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  13. Ken MacMarch 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    looks like ther's nothing little about it!

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  14. nobuMarch 28, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    So beautiful!!

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  15. marleyMarch 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Superb interior. Look at all those flowers!

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  16. HildaMarch 28, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Jacob, Kim and Léia:
    I suspect there was a wedding earlier, but I'm only guessing based on my experience in other churches. I've only visited this church once so I don't know what their practice is.

    Ken Mac:
    I was referring to the altar decoration with the title. It looks like there's a little palace (or church, as Marc says) inside the church.

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  17. Lisa WilsonMarch 28, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Very beautiful! The little windows created a wonderful light, too.

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  18. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Gorgeous place and light too!

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  19. GeorgeMarch 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    What a wonderful picture of a beautiful church. The lighting is just about perfect.

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  20. Juergen KuehnMarch 31, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Through architectural arrangement you captured a divine light. Great!

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  21. IoannisOctober 28, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    How pretty! The Structure in the altar looks like it was modeled after St. Peter's basilica in Rome, no? Very very pretty shot. I love your blog!

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