St. Michael’s Church, Aruba

St. Michael’s Church in Aruba is an interesting building. It’s located in the neighborhood of Brazil and features an adjacent school.

churchbrazilauaI ride past this church during my morning bicycle trek. My extended stays in Aruba give me opportunities to see many places like this not only from the outside, but also the inside during services and festivals. When you’re out there traveling, don’t forget to check into some of the sites that are not only off the beaten path, but part of the local culture.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 18, 2009 at 10:53 am  Leave a Comment  
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Church of the Immaculate Conception, Aruba

This example of the Church of the Immaculate Conception is located in Santa Cruz, Aruba. The interior has been repainted a beautiful sky blue on the ceiling and around some of the niches. Take a look at the video.

The church is located in the center of Santa Cruz. The blue cross atop the bell tower is illuminated at night and can be seen for quite a distance. As the sun sets to the west, northwest, it is a striking backdrop for the bell tower and this cross. Another interesting sight is the adjacent cemetery were there are many examples of fine statuary and haunting photos of the deceased.

There are several more large churches in Aruba and I hope to make videos of every one. Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on January 27, 2009 at 11:08 am  Leave a Comment  
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