Iglesia El Rosario, Catholic church building in Historic District, San Salvador, El Salvador.
The concrete structure features a parabolic shape measuring 22 meters high, 80 meters long, and 24 meters wide with a minimalist exterior design.
Constructed between 1964 and 1971, the church stands on the location of a former wooden temple built by independence leader José Matías Delgado.
The interior displays metal and concrete sculptures representing the Stations of the Cross, created by architect and sculptor Rubén Martínez.
The church opens daily for visitors, with natural light through stained glass windows creating different interior effects throughout the day.
The building contains multicolored stained glass panels that reflect natural light across the column-free interior space, generating rainbow patterns on surfaces.
Location: San Salvador
Inception: 1964
Architects: Rubén Martínez
Official opening: June 1971
Height: 22 m
Length: 80 m
Width: 24 m
Address: 6ª Avenida Sur between 2ª Calle Oriente and 4ª Calle Oriente San Salvador San Salvador
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 14:00-16:30; Saturday 14:00-15:30; Sunday 10:40-11:15
Phone: +50322222171
Website: https://facebook.com/iglesiaelrosariosv
GPS coordinates: 13.69737,-89.18851
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:33
Architectural, natural, and historical sites in El Salvador including its volcanoes, lakes, Mayan sites, and colonial towns. The country features pre-Columbian temples like Tazumal and Joya de Cerén, natural areas such as Los Volcanes National Park and Lake Coatepeque, beaches along the Pacific coast like El Tunco, as well as historical urban centers such as San Salvador and Suchitoto. Visitors can explore waterfalls, hot springs, museums, and religious buildings scattered across the region.
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