Panama is rich in attractions, which cannot all be seen in one trip. The country’s museums allow you to touch its history and better understand the culture. In Panama City you will find the ruins of the burned-down 17th century cathedral “El Arco Chato”. The preserved walls of the once magnificent building are still striking in their grandeur. Those who feel depressed while looking at ruins are encouraged to visit the snow-white Catholic Church in Nate, built in the early 16th century. It is believed that this is the oldest functioning church in all of America. Inside the building is no less beautiful. The high ceiling made of mahogany and the skillfully created statues of saints produce in the place an air of solemnity.
Not many countries in the world cover the territory of fifteen hundred islands. Panama is a diverse country, where visitors can enjoy observation of …
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Panama, located on the isthmus between South and Central America, like a bridge between two cultures, can boast of a rich and varied cuisine. Nature …
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The Anton Valley Historical and Cultural Museum is located in El Valle de Anton. It is interesting, for its rich collection of local art and other pre-colonial era items. Among the exhibits are statues, paintings, tools, stones with rock paintings, ancient pots and much more. Those who prefer modern art should visit the “Weil Art Gallery” in Panama City, where works by local artists and sculptors are exhibited. Here you can not only admire the objects of modern Panamanian art, but also buy them.
Panama is a country of mixed culture, connecting the influences of Latin America, China, Europe, Africa, India and North America. Panamanians are …
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Panama Viejo, or Old Panama, is an ancient part of Panama City. The first stone was laid here in the early 16th century by the Spaniards. In the 17th century, the city was however abandoned after the attack of pirates. This is a great place for history lovers and simply abandoned places lovers, where buildings lying in ruins have long been overgrown with grass. Panama Viejo is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the Caribbean coast of Panama is situated Portobelo, yet another place worth visiting. It is a port city where trading activities were conducted between Spain and Latin America. Pirates attacked the city more than once, and at the end of the 19th century there was a strong earthquake here. Portobelo was rebuilt at the end of the 90s of the last century, but the ruins of the most beautiful buildings still remains.