{"id":3751,"date":"2013-04-22T05:26:36","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T05:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=3751"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:09:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:09:05","slug":"churches-of-chiloe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/chile\/churches-of-chiloe\/","title":{"rendered":"Churches of Chiloe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Churches of Chiloe (UNESCO World Heritage) in Chile<\/p><\/div>\n

The Churches of Chilo\u00e9<\/strong> are a group of churches located in the\u00a0 Chilo\u00e9 Archipelago within Chile, constructed from native wood, in a fusion of indigenous and European cultural traditions. The ecclesiastical architecture used in the Churches of Chilo\u00e9 stems from the tradition from the Jesuit Peripatetic Mission of the 17th and 18th centuries, and later in 19th century carried on by the Franciscans.<\/p>\n

The Churches of Chilo\u00e9 exemplify the blending of nature and architecture, with the use of natural materials to remain in harmony with the natural landscapes. Jesuit missionaries of the Society of Jesus arrived in the Chilo\u00e9 Archipelago around 1608, sending members to evangelize to the native people and eventually began constructing these churches for its missionaries. The structures the Jesuits built were in the tradition of the indigenous people, using materials and methods found in the region, whose people were farmers and fishermen. The Jesuits were expelled in 1767, and the missionary work was taken over by the Franciscan order, until colonial rule ended.<\/p>\n

Over 100 of these churches were constructed, though only 50 to 60 remain today. The churches are built along the shores of Chilo\u00e9 Archipelago, which stretches from Chacao Canal to the Corcovado Gulf. The architecture is remarkable for the porticos, tower fa\u00e7ades, and hints of Classical, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles, incorporating the indigenous traditions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Churches of Chiloe Map