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St. Elizabeth Parish Church
Melhor época para visitar
Visit in the late afternoon between 3:00-4:00 PM when sunlight streams through the stained glass windows and creates a colorful light effect on the marble floor. Sunday morning is also special because the bells are still rung for mass at 7:00 AM.
Dicas para economizar
There is no official entrance fee, but a voluntary donation of around 500 JMD (Rp 5,000) for church maintenance is greatly appreciated. Bring small cash because there are no card machines near the church.
Recomendado para
Fans of classical architecture, Enthusiasts of old building photography, Travelers seeking peace and quiet, Culture and history travelers
Planeje sua visita
30-45 minutes
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Esta iglesia construida en el siglo XIX es una de las iglesias de piedra caliza más antiguas de Jamaica. Su campanario de 28 metros de altura se eleva sobre la ciudad, mientras que el interior exhibe un techo de madera original y bancos de caoba que tienen más de 150 años.
Destaques: Detrás de la pesada puerta de hierro forjado, se esconden vitrales raros fabricados en Inglaterra en la década de 1880 que representan escenas bíblicas con azul cobalto y rojo granate que brillan cuando el sol de la tarde los ilumina. El piso de mármol blanco y negro con patrón de cuadros sigue siendo original desde que se instaló, cada rayón en su superficie guarda las huellas de miles de pasos de feligreses durante seis generaciones.
Dicas de quem conhece
- The best photos can be taken from the church side courtyard, not from the front, because the bell tower looks perfect against the blue Caribbean sky.
- Sit on the third row bench from the front to get the best viewpoint of the stained glass windows without obstruction from wooden pillars.
- Visit on a regular weekday for a calmer experience because weekends often have wedding or baptism ceremonies.
- Ask the church caretaker for permission to see the bell room on the upper floor; the view of the Black River city rooftops from the top of the church is quite interesting.
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