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Old Quarter of Panama
Panama's Casco Antiguo, founded in 1673 after the destruction of Panama Viejo, is the historic and cultural heart of the capital. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and iconic squares such as Plaza de la Independencia. Its churches, balconies, and restored buildings reflect a blend of Spanish, French, and Caribbean influences. Today, it is a lively district where history, culture, gastronomy, and art come together.
Old Quarter of Panama
Old Quarter of Panama
Panama's Casco Antiguo, also known as Casco Viejo, is the historic heart of the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1673 after the destruction of PanamĆ” Viejo, it showcases a rich blend of Spanish colonial, neoclassical, and art deco architecture. Its cobblestone streets are lined with iconic plazas, historic churches, museums, art galleries, and carefully restored buildings. From its old city walls, visitors can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the city's modern skyline. Today, Casco Antiguo offers a vibrant mix of history, culture, gastronomy, and nightlife in an authentic setting.
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Old Quarter of Panama
Panama's Casco Antiguo, also known as Casco Viejo, is located on a small peninsula at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. Founded in 1673 after the destruction of Panama Viejo, it became the political, religious, and commercial heart of the colonial city. Its cobblestone streets preserve churches, convents, and plazas featuring Spanish, French, and neoclassical architecture, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casco Antiguo is now a vibrant district where history blends with contemporary life. Its coastal surroundings include nearby mangroves, seabirds, and urban wildlife adapted to the tropical climate, supporting local biodiversity. From its historic walls, visitors can admire the ocean, the Cinta Costera, and the striking contrast between the old city and Panama's modern skyline.
Church of Saint Joseph
The Church of Saint Joseph is a historic Catholic church in Panama City's Casco Antiguo, built between 1671 and 1677 after the original Panama Viejo was destroyed by pirates. It houses the famed "Golden Altar," a baroque mahogany retablo covered in gold leaf from the 18th century, surrounded by legend about its survival from pirate attacks. The church showcases colonial architecture and stands as one of Panama's most emblematic religious monuments, reflecting the city's early history and enduring cultural heritage.
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Calle Real, 50 meters north of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church
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