- Address: Street 3, Panama City, Panama
- Phone: +507 228-2897
- Website: inac.gob.pa
As in other states of Central and South America, the Catholic Church has a great weight in the religious life of Panama . The churches and monasteries of this confession for many decades gave people confidence in the future. And there is nothing surprising in the fact that in the old Panama Museum of Sacral Art works.
More about the Museum of Sacred Art
The Museum of Sacred Art (Museo de Arte Religioso) is located on the site of an old chapel, which burned down along with many houses of the colonial era during the attack of pirate Henry Morgan. The building of the museum was completely restored after another fire in 1974, preserving its original appearance. Near the museum are the ruins of the monastery of Santo Domingo, which can also be visited in conjunction with the museum.
In Museo de Arte Religioso objects of religious heritage of the colonial era, personal belongings of religious figures, ministers and their families, which date back to the 16th-18th centuries, are exhibited. These are paintings, bells, sculptures, books, silver jewelry and much more. The most important artifact is the golden altar of the 18th century. This is the main value of the museum - a real ancient work of art, which in its time was saved from a pirate company. According to tradition, an old priest painted the altar in black, so that he did not stand out among the ashes. Thus, the golden religious treasure was saved and became a symbol of the religious revival in Panama.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions are held periodically in the museum.
How to get to the Museum of Sacred Art?
Prior to the old Panama, you will take any shuttle bus, as well as a taxi. Next, you will have an amazing walk through the historic part of the city, in which, almost on the shore of the bay in the San Felipe district, there is the Museum of Sacred Art. If you are afraid to get lost, look at the coordinates 8 ° 57'4 "N and 79 ° 31'59" E.
The museum operates from 9:00 to 16:00 all days except Monday. The ticket price is $ 1. By the way, sometimes in a museum arrange days of a free visit for all comers.
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