Two great additions to my collection come from Panama - muchas gracias Blanca!
The whs site comprises two parts of Panama City, the old ruins and the historical district. Here we have cathedrals from both parts.
Founded in 1519 by the conquistador Pedrarías Dávila, Panamá Viejo is
the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas. It
was laid out on a rectilinear grid and marks the transference from
Europe of the idea of a planned town. Abandoned in the mid-17th century,
it was replaced by a ‘new town’ (the ‘Historic District’), which has
also preserved its original street plan, its architecture and an unusual
mixture of Spanish, French and early American styles.
17th century was devastating for the original Panama City - it was attacked several times by pirates and indigenous people from Darién; in 1620 an earthquake
damaged many buildings in the city; in 1644 the Great Fire
destroyed 83 religious buildings, including the cathedral.
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