This post might ostensibly appear to be a discussion on religion, but it’s not. There is an element of that, but we will leave it to you to decide. We recently returned from Chile (which was absolutely amazing.) The country is as modern as it is old, and as vast. We spent weeks and still only scratched the surface of what everything that the country offers. One such feature is the churches. They are plentiful, varied and amazing,
One that truly struck me was the immense assortment of churches. They are everywhere, and they are plentiful. Even more interesting is the sheer size, shape and variety. But, what makes them even more intriguing is that most are made of wood and are perched in the middle of nowhere, usually. Many of them are UNESCO. The 16 Churches of Chiloé in southern Chile are a UNESCO World Heritage site (inscribed in 2000) representing a unique fusion of 17th-19th century European Jesuit missionary architecture and indigenous maritime traditions. Built entirely from native wood, these coastal churches feature, among others, the Achao, Castro, and Chonchi churches.
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