Museo Colonial de Arte Religioso, Religious art museum in Comayagua, Honduras.
The Colonial Religious Art Museum occupies the Episcopal Palace building, featuring a substantial collection of 1,700 historical artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and religious vestments.
The museum, inaugurated on September 4, 1965, under Bishop Bernardino Mazarella's direction, preserves artifacts from Spanish colonial times, with pieces dating back to 1513.
The collection displays multiple artistic styles from both Spain and Latin America, including Gothic polychrome tables and religious sculptures from Panama.
The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with visitors required to register upon arrival at the entrance desk.
Among the valuable historical objects, the museum houses the marriage certificate of Francisco Morazan, a central political figure in Honduras history.
Location: Comayagua
GPS coordinates: 14.46007,-87.64069
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:42
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