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Porta Coeli ('Gateway to Heaven') Convent church, or El Convento de Santo Domingo de Porta Coeli in Spanish, is one of the oldest church structures in the western hemisphere, located in San Germán, Puerto Rico.
1. Apr. 2024 · This church is the most famous attraction in the town of San German, one of the oldest churches in the Americas, and the oldest church under the United States jurisdiction. The museum’s art collection includes wood statues of Santos (saints), paintings, sculptures, and images with history excerpts.
6. Okt. 2022 · Convento de Porta Coeli, the second oldest church in the New World, was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, and is now a museum called the Museo de Arte Religioso. Located in the south-west part of Puerto Rico, San German is a bit off the beaten path. But, if you're visiting that part of the island, plan a little extra ...
8. Juni 2017 · Loosely translated as ‘heaven’s door’, Porta Coeli Church in the town of San Germán on Puerto Rico‘s western coast is one of the country’s most striking attractions. Thought to be one of the oldest religious structures in the western hemisphere, this 17th century convent church dates back to the time of Spanish rule in ...
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31. Dez. 2016 · If you are interested in religious art and old architecture, a visit to the Convento de Porta Coeli church in the town of San German is a must. Convento de Porta Coeli, the second oldest church in the “New World”, was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, and is now a museum called …
Convent Ruins of Santo Domingo de Porta Coeli (Spanish: Convento de Santo Domingo de Porta Coeli ), or simply Porta Coeli, is one of the oldest church buildings in Puerto Rico and the Americas. Originally built in 1609 by the Dominican Order, the building now houses the Porta Coeli Museum of Religious Art.
Church of Porta Coeli. 49 reviews. #1 of 20 things to do in San German. Religious Sites. Write a review. About. Built by Dominican monks in 1606, this Gate of Heaven served as a town jail in the 19th century, and is now a small museum displaying carved wooden religious figures. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.
