Ruins of the Church of Carthage
Ruins of the Church of Carthage
Ruins of the Church of Carthage
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
This attraction is about 10-15 minute walk away from the Basilica. Along the way are private homes, restaurants shops, McDonald’s , Burger King, etc.
The gardens are beautiful, shrubs are well-maintained , 2 small fountains are running and several pieces of artworks are on display. Behind these ruins is a public park with a beautiful statue of Independence, shops, pigeons, benches with people resting and people-watching.
Note that there are some Christmas decorations at the walls of the ruins and the park itself.
The gardens are beautiful, shrubs are well-maintained , 2 small fountains are running and several pieces of artworks are on display. Behind these ruins is a public park with a beautiful statue of Independence, shops, pigeons, benches with people resting and people-watching.
Note that there are some Christmas decorations at the walls of the ruins and the park itself.
Written November 28, 2022
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Andrea W
13 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We saw this at night and it was really cool and we came back the next morning to see it in the daylight and walk around more. It’s a neat place for a quick stop. We couldn’t go inside because it was locked, but still cool to peak in. It appears to be a place for homeless people to sleep as well, so it smelled like urine and had feces which is why I didn’t give it a 5. It’s still worth seeing though. The nearby sculpture in city center is really cool too.
Written February 10, 2024
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Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Jun 2019
Lots of bugs, mosquitoes, rashes, jk it’s was wonderful!!!! so beautiful!!!!!! A recommend place to go!
Written September 19, 2019
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CWRiley
Hamilton45 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
As Cartago was the former town, we thought that we would visit it in search of unique architecture. That was not the case, aside from the inside of the church. We ran into an American who lives in Costa Rica three months out the year and asked him what else was there to see in the town. He mentioned the Ruins and it was worth the short ten-minute walking from the church. After facing several calamities, it was decided not to rebuild this church and today it stands as a ruin. It is a lovely park with well-manicured grounds but you are not permitted to go within the walls of the building. This, too, reminded me of a bit of home, the Unfinished Church in St. George's, Bermuda.
Written February 22, 2019
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panamama
Providence, RI726 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
These ruins are neither impressive nor well cared for. They're in the middle of town, but the traffic is so bad, but there is really no place nor no reason to stop.
Written March 14, 2019
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brigadier192003
Phoenix, AZ142 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
The church was destroyed by an earthquake years ago but the city took good care of what is left of the ruins. It is about 600 meters from the Basilica. The inside grounds are neatly and wonderfully kept with trimmed grass and lovely flowering bushes and plants and some large trees offering shade to those that decide to walk through. All that is left is the outside walls, and of course, no roof. People walk around the ruins and sit on the steps, young lovers and elderly couples talking and soaking up the atmosphere. It was serene with no loud talking or laughing, as if the people feel that it was not be appropriate to do so. I believe that one day a week the gates are unlocked so people can walk inside. It would be nice if people took an umbrella to protect them for the sun and/or the rain. Take a direct bus from San Jose and save a lot of money. For 375 collones each way (1.50 total) you cannot beat the comfort of these buses and the trip is only 30-45 minutes.
Written July 23, 2016
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JamesFFC
Maidenhead, UK611 contributions
Nov 2020
A nice park and fairly impressive ruins but you can't go inside and there isn't a whole lot to see once you've walked once around the ruins. Fairly impressive for a onetime visit but I wouldn't rush back.
Written November 16, 2020
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Harmonie
Antwerp, Belgium808 contributions
Dec 2019
Many churches have been built on this place, but all have been destroyed by successive earthquakes. These ruins are the remnants of the last attempt to build a church on this place, destroyed in 1910.
Built in almost black lava stone, the ruins are impressive and a little stroll through the lovely garden inside is worthwile
Built in almost black lava stone, the ruins are impressive and a little stroll through the lovely garden inside is worthwile
Written January 21, 2020
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Serge Arias
Cartago, Costa Rica41 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Lovely park inside the ruins, full of history and colorful flowers! This place is very important for the locals and a total landmark if you visit Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica!
Written October 9, 2019
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Raroboy
Canada533 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Are the ruins of the iglesia de la parroquia
it got built in 1575, destroyed in the 1841 earthquake, rebuilt and then destroyed in the earthquake on April 13, 1910. Never got rebuilt. So happy they didn't tear down the walls. Is now a beautiful garden and looks stunning with the walls of the church. Could not enter and could not find any signs indicating if you could enter.
it got built in 1575, destroyed in the 1841 earthquake, rebuilt and then destroyed in the earthquake on April 13, 1910. Never got rebuilt. So happy they didn't tear down the walls. Is now a beautiful garden and looks stunning with the walls of the church. Could not enter and could not find any signs indicating if you could enter.
Written February 18, 2019
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