Panama II - Igrejas / Panama II - Churches

Continuando o passeio por Panama Antigua,  não se pode deixar de visitar as ruínas do convento de Santo  Domingo, a Catedral e a Igreja de São José. Diz a lenda que, quando os piratas invadiram Panamá, o padre da Igreja São José revestiu todo o altar de ouro com piche , para que os piratas não vissem real valor do mesmo.


Another attraction in Panama Viejo are its churches. Interesting to see the ruins of Saint Domingo Convent, the Cathedral and Saint Joseph Church, among many.

The main attraction of Saint Joseph Church is its famous Golden Altar  "which was miraculously saved after the sacking of Panamá Viejo. According to local legend, when word came of pirates' impending attack, a priest attempted to disguise the altar by painting it black. Decades later when memories had faded, the paint began to fade, too, and the priceless artifact was uncovered and properly restored to its lustrous beauty.( http://cascoviejo.com/iglesia-san-jose/ )"

Igreja de São José / Saint Joseph Church

Interessante a cestinha com agradecimentos e recados ao santo

Convento de São Domingo / Saint Domingo Convent

Catedral /Cathedral