Iglesia de Caspana

Iglesia de Caspana
Religion
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Location
Municipality	Calama
Country	Chile

The Iglesia de Caspana is a Catholic church located in the locality of Caspana, in Calama, Antofagasta Region, Chile. Built in the 17th century, it was declared a Historic Monument, on July 6, 1951.[1]

History

Its construction date is estimated to be in the first half of the 17th century, which is based on a chronicle that dates back to 1641 where the church is mentioned.[2] The original structure of the church was modified by the addition of a buttress on the front facade in 1862 and an annex on its southern side in 1975.[1]

Description

The church is made of stone with mud mortar, with a timber roof truss made from cardón and chañar. It has a narrow and elongated nave, a choir gallery on the entrance and a reredos.[1]

The detached bell tower contains two bells, and is built of stone and mud.[1]

References

1. "Iglesia y campanario de Caspana". Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
2. "Caspana, misterioso pueblo en la ruta del Alto El Loa". El Mercurio de Antofagasta. 24 February 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2019.