Churches of Chiloé

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Churches of Chiloé*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	Chile
Type	Cultural
Criteria	ii, iii
Reference	971
Region†	Latin America and the Caribbean
Inscription history
Inscription	2000  (24th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Churches of Chiloé in Chile are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of Chilota architecture. They are made entirely in native timber in an island renown for its damp and rigorous weather.

Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Island was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, they represent the culmination of a successful fusion of European Jesuit culture and local native peoples skill and traditions: an excellent example of mestizo culture.

The Churches of Chiloé have been part of the World Heritage Sites since 2000.

[edit] External links

• World Heritage Evaluation
• Chiloé and its Churches

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