Churches of Chiloé
Overview
The Churches of Chiloé represent a unique example in Latin America of an outstanding form of ecclesiastical wooden architecture. They represent a tradition initiated by the Jesuit Peripatetic Mission in the 17th and 18th centuries, continued and enriched by the Franciscans during the 19th century and still prevailing today. These churches embody the intangible richness of the Chiloé Archipelago, and bear witness to a successful fusion of indigenous and European culture, the full integration of its architecture in the landscape and environment, as well as to the spiritual values of the communities.
About Churches of Chiloé
The Churches of Chiloé in Chile's Chiloé Archipelago are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent styles of Chilotan architecture. Unlike classical Spanish colonial architecture, the churches of Chiloé are made entirely in native timber with extensive use of wood shingles. The churches were built from materials to resist the Chiloé Archipelago's humid and rainy oceanic climate.
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Components(16 locations)
- •Church of Colo971bis-012
- •Church of Detif971bis-008
- •Church of Achao971bis-001
- •Church of Ichuac971bis-007
- •Church of Castro971bis-003
- •Church of Rilán971bis-004
- •Church of Nercón971bis-005
- •Church of Chonchi971bis-010
- •Church of Tenaún971bis-011
- •Church of Chelín971bis-015
- •Churgh of Caguach971bis-016
- •Church of Quinchao971bis-002
- •Church of San Juan971bis-013
- •Church of Dalcahue971bis-014
- •Church of Vilupulli971bis-009
- •Church of Aldachildo971bis-006
Details
- Countries
- Chile
- ISO Codes
- CL
- Area
- 13.898 ha
- Coordinates
- -42.5000, -73.7667
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