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Argentina - Cachi, Iglesia de San José

The Iglesia de San José (San José Church) was built in mid 18th century as a private religious place for the Aramburu family, the former owners of the lands where it is now located. Later they gave it to serve as a church to the town.

The church has a typical colonial architecture with adobe walls on a pebble foundation. It does not have a tower, but the three bells are located in the upper part of the façade. The church underwent an important modification in 1890, when a neoclassical portico was added.

Inside there is an extensive nave 35 meters long and two transverse chapels very close to the main altar. The altar features traditional decorations; an image of Christ on polychrome is the fundamental piece. Much of the elements (beams, altar, confessionals) are made of cactus-wood.

Iglesia de San José is located at the historical town square Plaza 9 de Julio with the white painted town hall. The church was declared a National Historic Monument in 1945.
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53 comments

neira-Dan said:

magnifique rendu ; couleurs et lumières top
4 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Very beayutiful pictures with the blue sky !
Have a nice day
4 years ago

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Une belle série pour présenter cette église avec son architecture étonnante
4 years ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

I remember this place...beautiful town. Lovely photo, Jaap
4 years ago

RHH said:

Wonderful photo of a an impressive building, Jaap.
4 years ago ( translate )

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Good shot.
Have a nice day my friend.
4 years ago

J.Garcia said:

Amazing pictures whether taken in sunlight or lit at night!!
Wonderful exterior and interior details!

Thanks for sharing and also for the excellent information, Jaap!
4 years ago

Proxar said:

Beautiful capture!
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Malik Raoulda said:

Magnifiquement rendue ..!
Bonne journée.
4 years ago ( translate )

John Cass said:

Excellent shot, nicely composed - Wonderful PiP's.
4 years ago ( translate )

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Superbes couleurs et joli cadrage!!
4 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Wonderful
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cammino said:

Wonderful series!
4 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Fine view, Jaap !
4 years ago ( translate )

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Très belle photo avec notes. Nicole.
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