Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,499 contributions
Feb 2023
One of the UNESCO world heritage churches of Castro, Our Lady of Grace church in Nercon should be on everyone's bucket list. While its style follows the grand churches of Europe, the realities and necessities of local building materials lighten the heavy feel of the church, creating a warm, inviting and local feel to this historic building. The craftsmanship is stunning and, making use of the materials available, the church was built with equal parts practicality and aesthetic in mind. The inside is beautiful and displays the importance this church plays in the community. Definitely one of the churches to see while in Castro.
Written March 15, 2023
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,615 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A cranky woman opened the door for us. Great UNESCO church made by locals out of local wood. The columns are made out of boards covering a wooden beam, smeared with paint to resemble marble. Don't miss going upstairs where you can see the structure. Walking around the outside cemetery is worth the effort also.
Written March 13, 2023
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Mark&Rosa
Kingston, Australia545 contributions
Nov 2019
Well worth a visit. The church, as with all of them on the UNESCO list, are made in the same style - with a boat shape for the roof, and all from wood.
Written November 18, 2019
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ITRT
Virginia44,656 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The Church of Nercon, named Our Lady of Grace Church, was re-constructed between 1879 and 1888 and is declared a UNESCO. It has several unique features inside. First, there is a Saint Michael sculpture, carved from a single piece of wood, with a devil on the right-hand side inside a boat. The side and main altars are painted in a deep blue and light green. There are many folk-art figures throughout that are dressed in fabric. Dressed statues are typical and traditional in many Latin America churches. add to its uniqueness. In front of one side altar is a sailing ship suspended from the ceiling honoring the parishioners who lost their lives. To the side of the church is a cemetery with headstones of very sizes and shape. Also, an outdoor altar housing a statue of the Virgin Mother is nearby. The grounds are well-kept. It is a church which demonstrates there is beauty in simplicity.
Written March 26, 2024
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Elizabeth H
London, UK30 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Walking distance from Castro, lovely church, 1 USD donation for tourists to enter. Walking distance from Castro but also parking around the green opposite the church.
Written June 18, 2018
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Sue K
Hinckley, UK885 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
We visited on Monday and it was closed. There was nothing anywhere that told you when it was open
It looks quite beautiful from the outside, with just original wood not painted
One saving grace was that we saw sea lions in the bay
It looks quite beautiful from the outside, with just original wood not painted
One saving grace was that we saw sea lions in the bay
Written March 13, 2018
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reise-tanta-di
Lafayette, CA2,394 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
The church, on the UNESCO World Heritage list, is well worth a visit. It is located south of Castro - some 10 minutes by car. In this church we could climb up to the top floor. Here we had a view over the colorful cemetery. I love these old wooden Spanish churches and it looks as if they are well cared for.
Written March 3, 2017
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KatePnz
Auckland, New Zealand215 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Saw the outside of the church but spent most of my time exploring the graveyard which is really interesting. This church is quite close to Castro and is a short taxi ride (about 4 km). Worth seeing if you are in to the historic church route.
Written March 26, 2016
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midway42
Georgia3,423 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Very few things are as universal as language and religion. The former embodies our need to communicate and is displayed by the wide variety of linguistic varieties found throughout the world. The latter represents our need to believe in the afterlife and a higher being, shown in the diversity of formal religions and their innumerable offshoots. The spread of religions also involves interactions with local communities, and in few places is this more evident than the blending of Spanish Christianity (via the Jesuit Order) with the indigenous Chilotan culture. The archipelago of Chiloe contains over 70 of these churches, sixteen of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites and embody the idea of blending European Christianity with the local woodworking traditions. One of these sixteen churches is found in Nercon, a small town four kilometers from the larger municipality of Castro.
The building was my first ecclesiastical stop (of seven!) during my second day on the island; I visited with my guide after visiting a local market earlier that morning. We started by making the usual walk around the exterior, admiring the arches, columns, and tower from near and far. My guide knew the caretaker and after meeting her we were ushered inside. We toured the ground floor which included a purple-robed Jesus, various side-altars and statues, and the modest-but-pristine altar. Stairs to the choir loft provided access to the second floor, where details of the word-working techniques were noted on static metal plaques. Elevated views of the ground floor were appreciated from above, as was the bell from down below. After descending and saying a prayer in front of the altar, we left after about an hour onsite.
In summary, for several reasons this was the highlight of the fourteen UNESCO churches I saw in Chiloe during my three days there. First, we got to see the interior of the building which is really the only way you can appreciate the mixing of the local cultures with the imported Christianity. The purple-robed Christ statue was the first of many I saw on the island and displays this in microcosm. Second, the tour of the upper-level and the side corridors displayed specific examples of the carpentry that makes the churches special; the metal plaques and posters were instrumental in explaining unique local concepts even with the language barrier. Lastly, the local caretaker was very helpful and answered all of the questions we had about the structure and its history.
If you only have time for two churches, go to this one (when it’s open!) and San Francisco. A superb experience.
The building was my first ecclesiastical stop (of seven!) during my second day on the island; I visited with my guide after visiting a local market earlier that morning. We started by making the usual walk around the exterior, admiring the arches, columns, and tower from near and far. My guide knew the caretaker and after meeting her we were ushered inside. We toured the ground floor which included a purple-robed Jesus, various side-altars and statues, and the modest-but-pristine altar. Stairs to the choir loft provided access to the second floor, where details of the word-working techniques were noted on static metal plaques. Elevated views of the ground floor were appreciated from above, as was the bell from down below. After descending and saying a prayer in front of the altar, we left after about an hour onsite.
In summary, for several reasons this was the highlight of the fourteen UNESCO churches I saw in Chiloe during my three days there. First, we got to see the interior of the building which is really the only way you can appreciate the mixing of the local cultures with the imported Christianity. The purple-robed Christ statue was the first of many I saw on the island and displays this in microcosm. Second, the tour of the upper-level and the side corridors displayed specific examples of the carpentry that makes the churches special; the metal plaques and posters were instrumental in explaining unique local concepts even with the language barrier. Lastly, the local caretaker was very helpful and answered all of the questions we had about the structure and its history.
If you only have time for two churches, go to this one (when it’s open!) and San Francisco. A superb experience.
Written April 2, 2024
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pablucho35
Savannah, GA254 contributions
Jan 2023
Beautiful architecture, but the grounds seem abandoned which do not make it very inviting, and speaks of a lack of interest in the upkeep of the site. It is a pity that such a stunning place would be in such disrepair. This appears to be the case with most churches in Chiloé.
Written January 6, 2023
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