🔍 Parish Church of Saint Raphael the Archangel ⛪️ 📍 Seen in San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This temple (declared a Historic Architectural Heritage of Costa Rica in 2004) has materials brought from different places in the world… among them: its pulpit from…
🔍 Corridor of Convent (and Church) of the Capuchins ✝️ 📍 Seen in Antigua, Sacatepequez, Guatemala 🇬🇹 💬 The Capuchin Church and Convent, consecrated in 1736, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Antigua Guatemala. Photo Location: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Year Opened: 1736…
🔍 Coat of arms of Convent (and Church) of the Capuchins ✝️ 📍 Seen in Antigua, Sacatepequez, Guatemala 🇬🇹 💬 In 1731, work began on the new convent and church. Construction was completed in 1736, making it the last convent for nuns to be founded…
🔍 Parish of San Jose ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Cuatrociénegas, Coahuila, México 🇲🇽 💬 Built in 1806, the temple is an example of the regional architecture prevalent during that era. A jewel of the city of Cuatrociénegas. Photo Location: Cuatrociénegas, Coahuila, México Year Opened: 1806…
🔍 Saint Anthony of Padua Parish ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Escazú, San José, Costa Rica 💬 Construction of this church began around 1910 and was fully completed 40 years later. The façade was first completed around 1929, followed by the towers in 1937. Photo Location:…
🔍 Church and Convent of San Agustín ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 🇬🇹 💬 Construction of this church began in 1657. However, two earthquakes (in 1751 and 1773) caused considerable damage, nearly destroying it. The last earthquake, in 1917, caused the collapse of…
🔍 Cathedral of Santiago: Parish of San José ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 🇬🇹 💬 The status of cathedral (archdiocese) was granted in 1743. Sculptures depicting the twelve apostles and four Church Fathers can be seen on its facade. Photo Location: Santiago, Guatemala…
