| Churches of Chiloé * | |
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Chonchi Church |
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| Country | 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 |
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The Churches of Chiloé in Chile's Chiloé Archipelago are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of Chilota architecture. Unlike classical Spanish colonial architecture the churches of Chiloé are made entirely in native timber with extensive use of wooden roof shingles. The churches were made to resist Chiloé Archipelago's humid and rainy oceanic climate.
Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Archipelago was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, the churches represent the 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. This heritage preservation project has been led by the University of Chile, Fundación Cultural Iglesias de Chiloé and other institutions.[1]
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The sixteen churches registered as part of the World Heritage Site are concentrated in the central eastern zone of the archipelago.
| Code | Name | Commune |
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| 971-001 | Church of Achao | Quinchao |
| 971-002 | Church of Quinchao | Quinchao |
| 971-003 | Church of Castro | Castro |
| 971-004 | Church of Rilán | Castro |
| 971-005 | Church of Nercón | Castro |
| 971-006 | Church of Aldachildo | Puqueldón |
| 971-007 | Church of Ichuac | Puqueldón |
| 971-008 | Church of Detif | Puqueldón |
| 971-009 | Church of Vilupulli | Chonchi |
| 971-010 | Church of Chonchi | Chonchi |
| 971-011 | Church of Tenaún | Dalcahue |
| 971-012 | Church of Colo | Quemchi |
| 971-013 | Church of San Juan | Dalcahue |
| 971-014 | Church of Dalcahue | Dalcahue |
| 971-015 | Church of Chelín | Castro |
| 971-016 | Church of Caguach | Quinchao |
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