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May 19, 2024

　　A must-see for those interested in Jesuit history, housing fine examples of religious carving. The indigenous carvers were taught their trade by a Jesuit master who carved a miniature template, which was then copied full size by the students. The museum holds examples of both, glorious in their imperfections.

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　　A visually striking red-sandstone structure with an ornate style incorporating Roman arches, and strongly featuring the passion-flower motif, signature of the Italian architect Juan Prímoli. Founded in 1706, Guaraní people continued to inhabit the site after the expulsion of the Jesuits, until the collapse of the church dome was taken...

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