Lantern-Lit Crucifix of Cordoba: A History of Evolving Illumination

Lantern-Lit Crucifix of Cordoba: A History of Evolving Illumination

In a square in Cordoba, Spain, a 1794 sculpture glows with eight lanterns and a unique history of changing illumination.

In the Plaza de los Capuchinos in Cordoba, Spain, a grandiose Crucifix, known as the Christ of the Lanterns or 'Cristo de los Faroles' in Spanish, glows. This sculpture, created by Juan Navarro León in 1794, has a unique history of illumination. Commissioned by the Capuchin friar Diego José de Cádiz, the sculpture has been an integral part of the city's skyline for over two centuries.

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Written by Nik Frost

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