• The Church of Santa Rosa de Lima

  • Jan 5 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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The Church of Santa Rosa de Lima

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  • The Church of Santa Rosa de Lima, built in the 17th century after her canonization in 1671, served as a spiritual center for Antigua Guatemala’s peripheral communities. Its Baroque façade, with niches and moldings, honors the saint’s legacy of purity and devotion. The church's single nave and thick masonry walls were designed to withstand earthquakes. Damaged in the 1717 and 1773 quakes, it declined after the capital’s relocation in 1776. Restoration efforts in the 20th century preserved its historical and spiritual significance.
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