It’s hard to fathom how large the Iglesia y Convento de La Recolección must have been before an earthquake destroyed it in the 1700s little more than half a century after it was built. Located on the outskirts of Antigua, Guatemala it is one of many churches in Antigua to be destroyed by earthquakes.
Its remains are like an architectural dinosaur in terms of scale. Perhaps its massive size made it too daunting to rebuild. Some of its peers in other parts of town have been resurrected in the aftermath of earthquakes including
Catedral de Santiago and
La Merced Church.
The ruins, which at one time also included a convent, are located on Avenida de la Recolección about a 10-minute walk from the center of town. The catastrophic site is surrounded by serene well-manicured gardens. If you show up in the late afternoon you might even have the place to yourself.
Its remains are like an architectural dinosaur in terms of scale. Perhaps its massive size made it too daunting to rebuild. Some of its peers in other parts of town have been resurrected in the aftermath of earthquakes including Catedral de Santiago and La Merced Church.
The ruins, which at one time also included a convent, are located on Avenida de la Recolección about a 10-minute walk from the center of town. The catastrophic site is surrounded by serene well-manicured gardens. If you show up in the late afternoon you might even have the place to yourself.
just extraordinary! i've been browsing your blog - have had so little time lately to catch up - feel as if i'v had a holiday:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos, old ruins are so evocative.
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These ruins are the real deal! Love it!s
ReplyDeleteThose ruins are still beautiful, despite the destruction of much of it's structure. It looks like a very peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteThat is magnificient.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, great blog. Will stumbl
ReplyDeleteThanks all for stopping by as always.
ReplyDeleteRob, thanks for the stumble.
looks stunning! great photos
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