Casco Antiguo: Traditional visit to seven churches

A tour of the seven churches is a visit to each of the temples near the place of residence or the place where they receive communion.

It is one of the traditions Easter more present in Latin America. IN Panama, It is traditional to visit the seven churches in the Old Town.

According to experts on the subject, this religious custom It represents every biblical event related to the journey Jesus took before he was arrested, detained, and crucified.

He Tour of seven churches which will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., according to the Casco Antiguo office.

Churches in old Town and other parts of Panama City will remain open for the faithful who will visit the seven churches. What are churches?

Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria La Antigua

It is also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral, and its steps have witnessed historical events.

Church of Our Lady of Mercy

According to history, this colonial church was the only one that did not burn down during the pirate raid.

Church of St. Joseph

He belonged to the order of recollected Augustinian monks.

San Francisco de Asis

The temple and monastery of San Francisco de Asís, after the burning of Panama la Vieja, were transferred to the new city of Panama. Its current structure dates from 1918

Oratory of Saint Philip Neri

After the restoration, it became the tabernacle of the cathedral. It burned 3 times: in 1756, at the end of the 18th century and in 1854.

Ruins of Santo Domingo

The Santo Domingo Monastery was one of the first to be built in the new city of Panama, in 1678.

Church of Saint Anne

In 1980, it was declared a monument National historical. Count Santa Ana, who donated funds, is responsible for its construction, and it was consecrated in 1764.