Iglesia de San Martín de Tours, Catholic church in Colonia Tovar, Venezuela.
The church building features German architectural elements with a wooden framework, white and black exterior walls, and characteristic red roof tiles.
German settlers constructed the initial chapel between April and August 1843, using wood and bahareque walls with a palm-thatched roof.
The San Martin de Tours image, brought from Endingen in Germany, represents the strong connection between the original settlers and their German heritage.
The church stands in front of Plaza Bolivar in the historic center, with regular services and religious celebrations throughout the year.
The octagonal wooden tower, built in 1953 by carpenter Juan Breidenbach and his sons, follows designs based on Black Forest architecture.
Location: Colonia Tovar
GPS coordinates: 10.40631,-67.28926
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:20
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