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Churches of Chiloé * UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chacao ChurchCountry Chile Type Cultural Criteria ii, iii Reference 971 Region ** Latin America and the Caribbean Inscription history Inscription 2000 (24th Session) * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List
** Region as classified by UNESCOThe Churches of Chiloé in Chile's Chiloé Archipelago are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of Chilota architecture. Unlike classical Spanish colonial architecture the churches of Chiloé are made entirely in native timber with extensive use of wooden roof shingles. The churches were made to resist Chiloé Archipelago's humid and rainy oceanic climate.
Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Archipelago was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, the churches represent the 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. This heritage preservation project has been led by the University of Chile, Fundación Cultural Iglesias de Chiloé and other institutions.[1]
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Location
The sixteen churches registered as part of the World Heritage Site are concentrated in the central eastern zone of the archipalego.
12345678910111213141516Location of the Churches of ChiloéCode Name Commune 971-001 Church of Achao Quinchao 971-002 Church of Quinchao Quinchao 971-003 Church of Castro Castro 971-004 Church of Rilán Castro 971-005 Church of Nercón Castro 971-006 Church of Aldachildo Puqueldón 971-007 Church of Ichuac Puqueldón 971-008 Church of Detif Puqueldón 971-009 Church of Vilupulli Chonchi 971-010 Church of Chonchi Chonchi 971-011 Church of Tenaún Dalcahue 971-012 Church of Colo Quemchi 971-013 Church of San Juan Dalcahue 971-014 Church of Dalcahue Dalcahue 971-015 Church of Chelín Castro 971-016 Church of Caguach Quinchao
Gallery
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Church of Achao
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Interior of the Church of Achao
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Church of Castro
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Church of Ichuac
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Church of Dalcahue
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Church of Tenaun
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Church of Nercón
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Church of Quinchao (Iglesia de Quinchao)
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Saint Mary Church (Iglesia Santa María) in Achao
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Nave of the Saint Mary Church in Achao
Notes
- ^ Berg Costa, Lorenzo (2005), Restauración Iglesias de Chiloé Conservando lo Infinito, Editorial Universitaria, p. 3, ISBN 956-11-1778-9
External links
Chiloé Archipelago Main islands 
Water bodies Gulf of Ancud · Estero de Castro · Caulín Bay · Chacao Channel · Sea of Chiloé · Gulf of Corcovado · Dalcahue ChannelCities and towns Culture ClothingChurches of Chiloé · PalafitoAsado · Chapalele · Curanto · Licor de oro · Murtado · Mate (Huarisnaque) · Milcao · Murta con membrillo · Paila marina · Potatoes of Chiloé · Pulmay1: These islands are not part of Chiloé ProvinceWorld Heritage Sites in Chile Churches of Chiloé · Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso · Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works · Rapa Nui National Park · Sewell Mining Town
Categories:- Chilean architecture
- Wooden churches
- Buildings and structures in Los Lagos Region
- Chiloé Archipelago
- World Heritage Sites in Chile
- Roman Catholic churches in Chile
- Spanish Colonial architecture in Chile
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