Iglesia de Caspana

The Iglesia de Caspana is a Catholic church located in the locality of Caspana, in Calama, Antofagasta Region, Chile. Built in the 17th century, it was declared a Historic Monument, on July 6, 1951.[1]

Iglesia de Caspana
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Location
MunicipalityCalama
CountryChile

History

Its construction date is estimated to be in the first half of the 17th century, which is based on a chronicle that dates back to 1641 where the church is mentioned.[2] The original structure of the church was modified by the addition of a buttress on the front facade in 1862 and an annex on its southern side in 1975.[1]

Description

The church is made of stone with mud mortar, with a timber roof truss made from cardón and chañar. It has a narrow and elongated nave, a choir gallery on the entrance and a reredos.[1]

The detached bell tower contains two bells, and is built of stone and mud.[1]

References
  1. "Iglesia y campanario de Caspana". Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales. Retrieved 13 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Caspana, misterioso pueblo en la ruta del Alto El Loa". El Mercurio de Antofagasta. 24 February 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

 


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