architecture
Cartago’s Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels
An ornate pale facade and rounded domes distinguish Cartago’s pilgrimage basilica.
The story behind the place
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels is a major place of pilgrimage in Cartago. Costa Rica’s tourism authority describes the journeys that bring people from around the country to the church around August 2. The building’s pale decorative front contrasts with grey masonry along the side. Rounded domes, arches and small rooftop figures make a richly layered outline. Look for the large central entrance and the smaller openings around it, each framed by worked architectural detail.
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Read more from the sources
- CartagoCosta Rican Tourism Institute
- Named subject and exterior referenceWikipedia / identified actual exterior source
