Iglesia de Guayacán, Gothic metal church in Guayacán, Chile.
Description
The Iglesia de Guayacán is a metal church in Gothic style with a central tower and pointed arch windows running along its exterior. The entire structure is made from sheet metal panels joined together with rivets, giving it a distinctive industrial appearance.
History
The church was built in 1889 to serve the growing mining community in the region. A Belgian company undertook the construction of the building for a local businessman.
Culture
The church served as a gathering place for workers from different countries who came to work in the mining region. People of various backgrounds could meet here and maintain their sense of community.
Practical
The building sits on level ground and is easy to view from the outside, with the metal structure appearing interesting from various angles. A visit requires no special arrangements, though coastal weather conditions should be kept in mind.
Did you know?
The metal panels were transported from across the world and assembled on-site in just two weeks. This rapid construction was unusual for the time and made the project remarkable.
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