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Iglesia San Juan Bautista, León Nicaragua
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The Side Of The Church
The side of a church damaged by an earthquake and currently being remodeled and repaired. Notice a few missing roof tiles.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:35:17 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1211 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Same Side Viewed Inside The Fence
The same side of the church seen from inside the fence. Notice water damage to the paint at the bottom of the walls. This was caused by a roof that lacked gutters.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:36:07 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1214 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Graffiti Out Front
Small mock bell-enclosures flanked the plaza in front of the church. Those enclosures have gathered an impressive collection of graffiti.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:36:21 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1216 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Front Of The Church Towered Over The Plaza
The front of the church showed three different kinds of building design. The more ornate in the center was probably the original church.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:36:37 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1219 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Interior With Scaffolding
The center of the church appeared almost finished, but the edges were still cluttered with scaffolding and still undergoing repair.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:37:19 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1221 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Man On Scaffold Restored Gold Detail
A man high up on a wooden scaffolding used a paint brush to re-touch the gold details at the top of one of the entry columns.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:37:24 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1222 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Sign Out Front
A simple sign on the plaza in front of the church was cast in metal but painted to appear hand carved from wood.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:37:49 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1224 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Left Front Of The Church
The left front side of the church with its metal fencing and gates to prevent wrongful entry. Notice the sad state of the paint here.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:38:41 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1226 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Religious Art Behind A Locked Gate
A highly detailed and exquisite example of religious art was protected by a wrought iron steel fence and gate. The tile work inside was in perfect condition.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:39:32 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1230 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Blazing Sun High On Back Wall
A blazing sun was mounted on the back of the church interior high up on the central wall.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:40:11 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1234 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Interior Viewed From The Center Left
The interior of the church viewed from just inside the left central doorway.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:41:09 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1235 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Construction In Rear Right Corner
In the rear right corner of the church, construction was still underway.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:41:09 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1240 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Finished Wooden Display
Along the rear central wall was this finished display, accented with artificial flowers.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:42:00 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1243 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Materials Not Yet Used
Stacked against the rear left corner wall were materials not yet used for the repair project.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:42:41 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1247 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Christ In A Box
A slightly smaller than life sized Christ figure in effigy was on display in a box set against an interior column.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:44:24 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1250 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Front Of The Church From Across The Street
The original central portion of the church front as seen from across the street.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista De Sutiaba • Church built in 1700 and currently being remodeled • León, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 7 January 2012) • (Photo taken 14:44:24 Thursday 17 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_1255 Add a comment or report a mistake
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