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Parish San Francisco de Asís - Aguada - 2011 00001

Parish San Francisco de Asís - Aguada - 2011 00001



Parish San Francisco de Asís, Aguada. The design of this catholic church presents influences of the gothic architecture and the Neoclassic. Its facade is made up of a central body with a cross on top and two lateral towers. It stand out the use of lancet arches that repeats in the towers as well as in the central body. In the center there is a portico with four thin columns and a slope roof. Above the portico roof there is a sign with the dates 1924 and 1936. On the second level of the facade you can observe an arch inside of which there are seven thin lancet arches with stained glass, flanked by two pilasters crowned with pinnacles. In the quadrangle towers you can distinguish different levels and all present lancet arches. On the second level, three thin arches, the one on the center is taller than the other two. The third level has three thin arches of the same height and one of the towers has a clock. The fourth level has a lancet arch inside of a triangular shape. Each tower ends with a dome, lantern with lancet arches, spires and a small cross. The building is surrounded by a concrete fence, the piers of the fence have pots with plants. Also, there is a steel gate with two piers with lamps. Both the church and the fence are painted with a grayish green color with the borders and details with white color. In front of the church, crossing the street, there is the square where you can see a statue of Christopher Columbus.
Colón Square

Colón Square



Colón Square in Old San Juan. In the center, there is a statue on a pedestal, a monument in honor of Christopher Columbus. The square has concrete benches and a gazebo. There are various people there (children and adults). A portion of the Fort of San Cristóbal can be seen in the background.

Church San Pedro Front

Church San Pedro Front



View of the main facade of the catholic church Parish Saint Peter Apostle. In the lower part you can see two windows and an entrance door made of wood. The windows have grilles and the door is double. Along the facade stand out the pilasters that connect with the architrave, the frieze and the cornice to complete the entablature. In the superior part you can see the steeple of the church. To the right, part of the wall of a two level building. It has Miami windows.

Parish San Francisco de Asís - Aguada - 2011 00002

Parish San Francisco de Asís - Aguada - 2011 00002



Parish San Francisco de Asís, Aguada. The design of this catholic church presents influences of the gothic architecture and the Neoclassic. Its facade is made up of a central body with a cross on top and two lateral towers. It stand out the use of lancet arches that repeats in the towers as well as in the central body. In the center there is a portico with four thin columns and a slope roof. Above the portico roof there is a sign with the dates 1924 and 1936. On the second level of the facade you can observe an arch inside of which there are seven thin lancet arches with stained glass, flanked by two pilasters crowned with pinnacles. In the quadrangle towers you can distinguish different levels and all present lancet arches. On the second level, three thin arches, the one on the center is taller than the other two. The third level has three thin arches of the same height and one of the towers has a clock. The fourth level has a lancet arch inside of a triangular shape. Each tower ends with a dome, lantern with lancet arches, spires and a small cross. The building is surrounded by a concrete fence, the piers of the fence have pots with plants. Also, there is a steel gate with two piers with lamps. Both the church and the fence are painted with a grayish green color with the borders and details with white color. In front of the church, crossing the street, there is the square where you can see a statue of Christopher Columbus, a gazebo and a light pole. There is an old man walking on the square.