Small Town of La Tirana, near Iquique - Old temple
In the small town of La Tirana, near Iquique, stands a striking replica of the old temple. Built in 1990, it was meant to honor the beauty and spirit of the original, which now rests in ruins. Sadly, the replica was closed after the earthquake at the beginning of the millennium, but its charm remains. Masses are still held here, bringing life and devotion to the quiet grounds. Just next door lies the cemetery, and beyond it, the haunting remains of the original temple — a place so rich in history it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the small town of La Tirana, near Iquique, stands a striking replica of the old temple. Built in 1990, it was meant to honor the beauty and spirit of the original, which now rests in ruins. Sadly, the replica was closed after the earthquake at the beginning of the millennium, but its charm remains. Masses are still held here, bringing life and devotion to the quiet grounds. Just next door lies the cemetery, and beyond it, the haunting remains of the original temple — a place so rich in history it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the small town of La Tirana, near Iquique, stands a striking replica of the old temple. Built in 1990, it was meant to honor the beauty and spirit of the original, which now rests in ruins. Sadly, the replica was closed after the earthquake at the beginning of the millennium, but its charm remains. Masses are still held here, bringing life and devotion to the quiet grounds. Just next door lies the cemetery, and beyond it, the haunting remains of the original temple — a place so rich in history it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.