Iglesia El Rosario
Iglesia El Rosario
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, District of Columbia6,407 contributions
    Unique and interesting Church!
    It is located accross from the Libertad Plaza. Looking from outside, it does not seem like a church to me and not very appealing. Entrance is on a small street to its right. Fee to enter is $2.00 for foreigners, cheaper for locals. The altar is simply decorated with a cross. There are few religious statues located infront of the altar. What is interesting are the lights emanating from the two sides of this church.Truly beautiful and amazing!
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled solo
    Written 14 December 2022
  • Jeff K
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania1,897 contributions
    Extremely Impressive
    We stopped here as part of a private tour of San Salvador. I’ve seen a lot of churches and it’s one of the best that I’ve seen. The contrast between the church’s interior and exterior is really unusual. Touring with a guide is helpful as the church has a lot of interesting aspects that aren’t obvious if you’re touring on your own. This is a must-see sight for San Salvador and highly recommended.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 January 2023
  • 56003Richard
    Houston, Texas357 contributions
    Beautiful and quiet inside
    Beautiful stain glass architecture and very calm inside. Nice and cool after walking outside in 90 degree heat. Pay the $2 entrance fee. One can see this in about 5 minutes if pressed for time. Be sure to check out the courtyard where the bathrooms are as well as a nice little cafe for coffee and sweet deserts (which was closed when we arrived at 10am
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 March 2023
  • RWSII
    Roswell, Georgia655 contributions
    Need to see the lights
    Beautiful church and the lighting cannot be explained in words. It’s too beautiful and you’d never know you were in a Catholic Church. It’s right down in the city center, so it’s easy to get around. They only ask for a donation to enter, so it’s cost efficient.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 June 2023
  • Milly P
    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom4 contributions
    unassuming gem
    was really pleasenly surpised by the Iglesia El Rosario - its got massive cultural significance and history, yet from the outside I genuinely thought it was an old abandoned building. The multicoloured glass windows are disguised behing concrete grouting from the outside, so the floor to ceiling rainbow inside was a real pleasant surprise. Some really beautiful modern religious sculptures too - definitely worth a quick stop in if you're in san slavador
    Visited August 2023
    Written 27 August 2023
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Milly P
Cambridgeshire, UK4 contributions
Aug 2023
was really pleasenly surpised by the Iglesia El Rosario - its got massive cultural significance and history, yet from the outside I genuinely thought it was an old abandoned building.

The multicoloured glass windows are disguised behing concrete grouting from the outside, so the floor to ceiling rainbow inside was a real pleasant surprise.
Some really beautiful modern religious sculptures too - definitely worth a quick stop in if you're in san slavador
Written 27 August 2023
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RWSII
Roswell, GA655 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Beautiful church and the lighting cannot be explained in words. It’s too beautiful and you’d never know you were in a Catholic Church.

It’s right down in the city center, so it’s easy to get around. They only ask for a donation to enter, so it’s cost efficient.
Written 26 June 2023
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Kayl_D
743 contributions
May 2023
Stopped here while on a tour and it is a beautiful church. Full of history and information. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 5 June 2023
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travelchica0
New Jersey95 contributions
Feb 2023
If you have 5 minutes make sure you peek your head in! If you have an hour - its such a beautiful and unique church to explore. It was unlike any other church I have been in. I would consider this a must see!
Written 7 March 2023
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56003Richard
Houston, TX357 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful stain glass architecture and very calm inside. Nice and cool after walking outside in 90 degree heat. Pay the $2 entrance fee. One can see this in about 5 minutes if pressed for time. Be sure to check out the courtyard where the bathrooms are as well as a nice little cafe for coffee and sweet deserts (which was closed when we arrived at 10am
Written 7 March 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA1,897 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We stopped here as part of a private tour of San Salvador. I’ve seen a lot of churches and it’s one of the best that I’ve seen. The contrast between the church’s interior and exterior is really unusual.

Touring with a guide is helpful as the church has a lot of interesting aspects that aren’t obvious if you’re touring on your own.

This is a must-see sight for San Salvador and highly recommended.
Written 25 January 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,407 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
It is located accross from the Libertad Plaza. Looking from outside, it does not seem like a church to me and not very appealing. Entrance is on a small street to its right. Fee to enter is $2.00 for foreigners, cheaper for locals.

The altar is simply decorated with a cross. There are few religious statues located infront of the altar. What is interesting are the lights emanating from the two sides of this church.Truly beautiful and amazing!
Written 14 December 2022
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DesertRose
231 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This is a must see if you are in San Salvador.
If I hadn't looked it up before hand I would have wondered what my guide was thinking as the outside is very plain indeed but as soon as you enter you will see what the hype is about.
Not only the lighting but the sculptures are like nothing else I have seen anywhere.
Written 25 June 2022
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Asim A
Chicago, IL131 contributions
May 2022
This is a Church which should be on the list of all the tourist visiting El Salvador. My guide took me to this beautiful Church.
Written 20 May 2022
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Michael
Brooklyn, NY259 contributions
Oct 2021
I got here at the perfect time! The sun was setting, and created the most beautiful lighting inside. It's such a unique church, definitely one of my favorites
Written 18 May 2022
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