La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná, Jesuit mission ruins in Trinidad, Paraguay.
The stone remains extend across 30 acres (12 hectares), encompassing a central plaza, church with bell tower, workshops for various trades, and living quarters arranged around a rectangular layout.
Founded in 1706 as a Jesuit reduction, the settlement developed into one of the largest missions in the region until Spanish authorities expelled the Jesuit order from their colonies in 1768.
The architectural design merges European baroque forms with indigenous Guaraní craftsmanship through elaborate stone carvings and construction techniques that created a shared artistic tradition.
The archaeological complex opens daily via route PY06, with guided tours explaining each structure's purpose and information panels providing details about different buildings and their functions throughout the settlement.
Evening sound and light shows illuminate the structures while narrating daily activities of former inhabitants through multimedia presentations, projecting historical scenes onto the ancient walls.
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