Churches of Chiloé
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| Churches of Chiloé | |
| Location | Chile |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Churches of Chiloé |
| UNESCO State Party | Chile |
| Region | Latin America and Caribbean |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| UNESCO Site ID | 971 |
| Year of Listing | 2000 |
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Churches of Chiloé
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 Archipelago 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. World Monuments Fund has been working on restoration programs at various churches for more than five years. This heritage preservation project has been led by the University of Chile, Fundación Cultural Iglesias de Chiloé and other institutions.Berg Costa, Lorenzo (2005), Restauración Iglesias de Chiloé Conservando lo Infinito, Editorial Universitaria, p. 3, ISBN 956-11-1778-9
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es:Iglesias de Chiloé fr:Églises de Chiloé ko:칠로에 섬 교회들 it:Chiese di Chiloé he:כנסיות צ'ילואה hu:Chiloé fatemplomai ja:チロエの教会群 pt:Igrejas de Chiloé ru:Церкви острова Чилоэ fi:Chiloén kirkot sv:Chiloés kyrkor uk:Церкви острова Чилое
