Matriz Church, Uruguay
Iglesia Matriz or Matriz Church is a Roman Catholic Church located in the historic quarter of the city Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. As part of the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento which is notable for its wel-preserved architecture in Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles, Iglesia Matriz was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1995.Iglesia Matriz is the oldest church in Uruguay and dates back to 1699. It has been damaged and partly destroyed several times, most severely in 1823 when an explosion destroyed the sacristy which was used as storage of the explosive. The church was later beautifully restored and houses many valuable works of art such the altar-piece from the16th century, painting of the Holy Family from 17th century and statue of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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San José Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico
San José Church is one of the finest examples of the 16th century Spanish Gothic architecture in Central America. It was the final resting place for the first Governor of Puerto Rico and donor of the land for the church, Juan Ponce de León, until 1913 when his remains were transfered to the San Juan Cathedral. José Campeche, a Puerto Rican artist, is still buried at San José Church.
Los Dolores church, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Los Dolores Church or Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores is a Roman Catholic Church located few blocks from the Central Park in city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Los Dolores Church was built by freed African American slaves in 1732.The church is a fine example of combination of the Catholic faith, Indian beliefs and of African influence. Los Dolores Church is the second largest colonial church in Tegucigalpa and is regarded as one of the most important churches in the capital city of Honduras.
