Church of Saint Joseph is located in Panama City (Capital of Panama), Panama. It's address is Avenida A y 2, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama.
Avenida A y 2, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
XF27+HH Panama City, Panama
+507 228-8943
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Where is Church of Saint Joseph?
Church of Saint Joseph is located at: Avenida A y 2, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama.
What is the phone number of Church of Saint Joseph?
You can try to calling this number: +507 228-8943
What are the coordinates of Church of Saint Joseph?
Coordinates: 8.9514204, -79.5360279
Church of Saint Joseph Reviews
2024-02-08 23:04:36 GMT
The Church of Saint Joseph in Panama City was constructed following the destruction of Panama Viejo in 1671 by Pirates under Captain Henry Morgan and the move by the Order of St. Augustine to the new location of Casco Viejo.
The church contains the famous Golden Altar which is considered one of the greatest treasures of Panama.
The altar is made of carved wood and is covered in gold leaf.
Originally this was in a church in Panama Viejo, but when Morgan attacked the city the Jesuits painted the altar black to hide the gold.
This deceived the pirates into thinking it was worthless so was not touched.
The altar was then moved to the new church in the present location.
Both, church and altar are dedicated to St. Joseph.
2024-01-01 07:56:46 GMT
Nice old church, make sure you go to the room to the right of the altar to see the special exhibits.
2023-02-06 19:50:20 GMT
Beautiful church in the heart of old town Panama City. Ornate decor. Step into another room and they have setup a large display of biblical towns/villages. A very cool piece of history.
2024-02-15 16:51:09 GMT
This church is very nice. A lot to see & read here. This place holds some history especially that golden alter.
2024-02-24 18:55:16 GMT
Beautiful ✝
2022-06-20 22:20:00 GMT
A must visit. Incredible. Amazing. Divine atmosphere.
2018-05-17 17:30:17 GMT
Amazing place with long and interesting history, very spiritual and beautiful. Definitely worth to visit if you are in Panama.
2020-02-26 22:40:34 GMT
This is a beautiful church with a small museum, including an enormous "nativity", telling the full story of Jesus's life.
2022-08-05 09:51:39 GMT
Lovely place .. peaceful and historical..
2023-09-24 21:32:24 GMT
This historic treasure was beautiful to see. It is in the heart of Casca Viejo.
2023-07-19 21:54:44 GMT
This place has amazing history about how they protected the golden altar from captain Morgan and it still keeps many original pieces.
2023-01-17 17:05:04 GMT
Totally awesome! Worth seeing!
This church is in the old city of Panama. This area is being refurbished and their are many beautiful hotels and old buildings to explore.
2020-01-02 17:16:04 GMT
Beautiful location and the nativity miniature recreation was wonderful.
2017-10-11 23:21:31 GMT
Absolutely breathtaking beauty inside. One of the most magnificent old churches I have seen
2019-07-12 14:25:11 GMT
Beautiful church with an exceptional altars
2019-06-16 00:36:25 GMT
Great little renaissance get away. Cool environment.
2019-07-25 21:31:43 GMT
One of the 7 churches of the Casco Viejo riches in culture and history.
2017-12-09 21:15:09 GMT
This Catholic Church has a splendid baroque altar that absolutely glitters. There are a number of side chapels, each with its own high-relief scene. There is a secondary silver altar to one side that also should not be missed. There’s a small souvenir concession just to the right of the entrance. Don’t forget to remove your hat!
2015-05-01 01:26:01 GMT
"Church of the Golden Altar" is a must to see in Panama, saved from the pirate Capt Morgan by being painted black is the history I heard growing up in Panama. Don't miss it, one of the high lights along with see the canal locks at Miraflores or Panama Viejo, the old town destroyed by Capt Morgan.
2019-09-05 22:51:08 GMT
One of Panamá's most visited tourist attractions. Famous for it's Golden altar. Lot of history here. A must see.
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