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{{Infobox World Heritage Site |
{{Infobox World Heritage Site |
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| WHS = Churches of |
| WHS = Churches of Chiloé |
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| Image = [[Image:Iglesia de Achao.jpg|250px|Church of Achao.]] |
| Image = [[Image:Iglesia de Achao.jpg|250px|Church of Achao.]] |
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| State Party = |
| State Party = {{CHI}} |
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| Type = |
| Type = Cultural |
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| Criteria = |
| Criteria = ii, iii |
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| ID = |
| ID = 971 |
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| Region = [[List of World Heritage Sites in the Americas|Latin America and the Caribbean]] |
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| Region = Edward Fort |
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| Year = |
| Year = 2000 |
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| Session = |
| Session = 24th |
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| Link = |
| Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/971 |
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The '''Churches of |
The '''Churches of Chiloé''' in [[Chile]] are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of [[Chilota architecture]]. They are made entirely in native timber in an island renowned for its damp and rigorous weather. |
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[[Image:IglesiaAchao_Altar.png|150px|left|thumb|Interior of the Church of Achao]] |
[[Image:IglesiaAchao_Altar.png|150px|left|thumb|Interior of the Church of Achao]] |
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Built in the 18th and 19th |
Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when [[Chiloé Island]] was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, they represent the culmination of a successful fusion of European [[Jesuit]] culture and local native peoples skill and traditions: an excellent example of [[mestizo]] culture. |
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The Churches of |
The Churches of Chiloé have been part of the [[World Heritage Sites]] since 2000. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 18:57, 12 October 2008
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii |
| Reference | 971 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
The Churches of Chiloé in Chile are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of Chilota architecture. They are made entirely in native timber in an island renowned for its damp and rigorous weather.
Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Island was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, they represent the culmination of a successful fusion of European Jesuit culture and local native peoples skill and traditions: an excellent example of mestizo culture.
The Churches of Chiloé have been part of the World Heritage Sites since 2000.
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