🔍 Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Downtown Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Around 1913, this temple was built in the Corazón de Jesús neighborhood and was declared a Sanctuary in 1932. Photo Location: Downtown Alajuela, Costa Rica Year Opened: 1965…
🔍 Church of Saint Sebastian ⛪️ 📍 Seen in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 🇧🇷 💬 The structure of this church has only one tower because at the time of its construction it was brought piece by piece from Portugal and the ship carrying the second tower…
🔍 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…
