🔍 Parroquia San Ramón Nonato ⛪
📍 San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Built to replace a church destroyed by the 1924 earthquake, Parroquia San Ramón Nonato took decades to complete and stands today as one of Costa Rica’s most iconic examples of Gothic Revival architecture — its twin towers visible from across the entire city.
Architecture
Parroquia San Ramón Nonato
// Basic ID
Name / Title
Parroquia San Ramón Nonato
Location
San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Type
Church
// Design & Structure
Architect / Designer
Unknown
Architectural Style
Gothic Revival
Height
Approx. 40 m (131 ft)
Material(s)
Reinforced concrete and steel
Uses
Active Roman Catholic parish church
// Origin & History
Year of Completion
1954
Historical / Cultural Significance
Rebuilt after the 1924 earthquake; landmark of San Ramón and symbol of the city's resilience and faith.
UNESCO / Heritage Status
National Historic Heritage Site
Sources: UNESCO World Heritage · Structurae