🔍 Saint James the Apostle Parish Ruins ⛪️
📍 Seen in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 According to legend, every time an attempt was made to rebuild this parish church, an earthquake struck, leaving it in ruins once again. This first happened in 1841 and again in 1910, leaving it in its current state. In 1982, it was declared a cultural heritage site of Costa Rica.
Photo Location:
Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica
Year Opened:
1575 – 1580
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Building Dimensions:
Length: ~ 60 m
Width: ~ 32 m
Height: ~ 11 m
Cost of Construction:
Unknown
Coordinates:
9°58’30.6″N 84°49’53.6″W
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