Iglesia Santa Lucia

Iglesia Santa Lucia, built in 1853, is at the top of the city's attractions list due to its authentic colonial era structure. The exterior has a lofty arched facade, two bell towers on each side, an empty tower in the centre, and a pediment with an ancient clock. It is considered one of the most beautiful historical sites in El Salvador.

The Santa Lucia church is one of El Salvador's finest specimens of colonial architecture, and it is currently undergoing a long-awaited but time-consuming repair. Its beautiful white front, set against a stunning green mountain backdrop, is one of the first things people see when they arrive in town, and its dark, rich wood inside is steeped in history. It took 9 years to complete and was finally finished in 1853. A modest clock atop its six-columned atrium is topped by a silver plate provided by a grateful bride. The altar is built of intricately carved wood, and 36 towering wood beams run along the long, narrow church's sides. Santa Lucia also has a number of glass-encased life-size statues and a little pen-and-ink artwork of a grieving Jesus. It may not be as magnificent as Santa Ana's Gothic cathedral, but it is one of the country's more attractive and traditional churches, and it provides a tranquil and serene respite from the heat.

Address: Suchitoto, El Salvador