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The Church of San Blas de Illescas
of Coamo
Photo courtesy of the
Puerto Rico Office of Historic Preservation |
The Church of San Blas de Illescas of Coamo is separated from the open
plaza below by a series of ceremonial steps and a delicate cast iron
balustrade. Construction on the church began in 1661; it has since been
judged one of the most important works of religious architecture in
Puerto Rico. The delicately curved Baroque facade reflects a major reconstruction
completed in 1784. A two-level bell gable with open arches and bells
is prominently featured in the facade. The parish of San Blas of Coamo
is one of the oldest on the island.
The Church of San Blas de Illescas is located on the main plaza
aligned with Mario Braschi St. in Coamo, Puerto Rico. It is open daily 6:30am-12:00pm.
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