COSTA RICA
CATHEDRAL
[Av. Central-1/calle Central]. It`s situated in front of the Central Park. It was erected in 1863 in neoclassic style. It`s on cross-base, has dome-shaped roof covered with red, corrugated metal, that is important landmark. Its 5-sided facade is destinguished by two twin side towers and triangular fronton. It`s distinguished by doubled pilasters and protuberant entablature. The main entrance is a imitation of six columns. In the interior, to the left of the altar, is a large statuary of Jesus bleeding and nailed to the cross. Due to the earthquake in december of 1990 a dome was badly damaged. It was repaired in 1993.
SAN JOSE
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