Churches of Chiloé
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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 colon
Saint Mary Church (Iglesia Santa María) in Achao
08. Achao, Isla de Quinchao
Iglesia de San Francisco, Castro, exterior 02
Iglesia de Santa María de Rilán, o Iglesia de Rilán. Isla Grande de Chiloé. Chile
Chilotan architecture
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Chilotan architecture is a unique architectural style that is mainly restricted to the Chiloé Archipelago, and neighboring areas of southern Chile. This style shows the blending of European styles wit
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…
Wooden Church in Castro, Chiloe, Chile
Wooden interior of the Church of San Francisco in Castro.
Interior showing wooded arches
20th century palafitos, at high tide in Castro, Chile.