The Iglesia San Blas de Illescas (English: Church of Saint Blaise of Illescas) is a Catholic parish church located on the center plaza of Coamo, Puerto Rico. Construction on the church began in 1661; it has since been judged "one of the most important works of religious architecture in Puerto Rico".[1]
The church is separated from the open plaza below by a series of ceremonial steps and a delicate cast iron balustrade. The delicately curved Baroque facade reflects a major reconstruction completed in 1784. A two-level bell-gable with open arches and bells is prominently featured in the facade. The parish of San Blas of Coamo is one of the oldest on the island.[1][2][3]
References
- 1.[1.2]Church of San Blas de Illescas of Coamo
- 2.Ester Cardona and Marisa Gomez (1984). "Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo". with 8 photos
- 3.Historic Churches of Puerto Rico TR