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Uquía Church

TIME : 2016/2/19 14:20:15

It’s not often that you imagine the heavenly hosts armed with muzzle-loading weapons, but in this roadside village’s fabulous 17th-century church that’s just what you see. A restored collection of Cuzco school paintings – the ángeles arcabuceros (arquebus-wielding angels) – features Gabriel, Uriel et al putting their trust in God but keeping their powder dry. There’s also a gilt retablo (retable) with fine painted panels.