Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City reflected in the glass panels outside the church.
Inside the Cathedral is a pendulum which records how much the building is moving. Reduction of the water table,caused by the pumping of water for use by Mexico City's increasing population, means that the ground is continuously settling and causing the building to sink.
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Inside the Cathedral is a pendulum which records how much the building is moving. Reduction of the water table,caused by the pumping of water for use by Mexico City's increasing population, means that the ground is continuously settling and causing the building to sink.
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Isn't the pendulum interesting, but not good about the water table.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cathedral!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cathedral and reflections !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflection of the cathedral.
ReplyDeleteThat's a little scary about the water table depletion making the cathedral move that much!
ReplyDeleteHaven't been to Mexico City since 2005 - ten years!! There used to be a pendulum like that at the Smithsonian that absolutely fascinated me.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been to Mexico City since 2005 - ten years!! There used to be a pendulum like that at the Smithsonian that absolutely fascinated me.
ReplyDeletewow, what an impressive structure! i hope it can last for many, many more generations, even if it settles a bit.
ReplyDeletewonderful building and great reflection.
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Incredible place!! Thanks for your visit; And I'm glad to discover your wonderful travels, so I'll come back to read about and see new posts of yours! Have a great weekend! Alexa T
ReplyDeleteYou caught the bell ringer in the act! I have seen the outside of the cathedral -- whizzing by in a taxi, holding on for dear life.
ReplyDeleteThe cathedral is really magnificent as well as the reflection... Excellent trip....
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine standing right next to those bells while pulling them! He must be deaf by now!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
Beautiful reflections and I found the pendulum interesting. The Cathedrals are built to last centuries and its amazing what man does to the environment around them. Take care. Chel x
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture and yes! I can imagine the ringing of the bells would be quite loud.
ReplyDeleteOur world has some awesome sights.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building and reflections. Scary that the building is sinking ... And that the water table is decreasing as people increase ... Water issues are going to be a huge problem these days.
ReplyDeleteI was there years ago. Lots of sights to see!
ReplyDeleteA magnificent cathedral, wow !
ReplyDeleteIncredible wealth in such a poor country.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots.
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