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Interesting 17th Century Ruin
Interesting to see the remains of this 17th century church in the heart of the Old Town. It is known for the expansive unsupported flat arch in the interior.
Constructed in 1678, the Church & Convent of Santo Domingo was destroyed by fire in 1756. The remaining roofless skeleton is definitely worth viewing. Of particular interest is the interior “Arco Chat...
Unbelievable to see church arch, the fire of 1756 burned all the woodwork and the church was not rebuilt - but the flat arch still stood. Unfortunately, the flat arch collapsed on Friday night, Novem...
This arc and the facade correspond to an ancient colonial building. It is kept standing and carefully. Not very highlighting, only if you are in the sector. It is located in the old town's shell.
ARCO CHATO (Ruins of the Convention of Santo Domingo of the XVIIth century)
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ARCO CHATO (Ruins of the Convention of Santo Domingo of the XVII century) After the attack and destruction of the old city by the pirate Morgan in 1671 the population moved to another more protected place ...
Interesting 17th Century Ruin
Interesting to see the remains of this 17th century church in the heart of the Old Town. It is known for the expansive unsupported flat arch in the interior.
Interior Flat Arch an Architectural Marvel
Constructed in 1678, the Church & Convent of Santo Domingo was destroyed by fire in 1756. The remaining roofless skeleton is definitely worth viewing. Of particular interest is the interior “Arco Chat...
Old town Panama
Unbelievable to see church arch, the fire of 1756 burned all the woodwork and the church was not rebuilt - but the flat arch still stood. Unfortunately, the flat arch collapsed on Friday night, Novem...
Former ruin of colonial building.
This arc and the facade correspond to an ancient colonial building. It is kept standing and carefully. Not very highlighting, only if you are in the sector. It is located in the old town's shell.
ARCO CHATO (Ruins of the Convention of Santo Domingo of the XVIIth century)
ARCO CHATO (Ruins of the Convention of Santo Domingo of the XVII century) After the attack and destruction of the old city by the pirate Morgan in 1671 the population moved to another more protected place ...