The Parish Church of San Juan Bautista in the town of Remedios is a complex that includes the Parroquial Mayor de San Juan Bautista, an eighteenth-century church, and the Ermita del Buenviaje, a nineteenth-century chapel. The buildings, included on the 2012 World Monuments Watch, show many signs of deterioration caused by years of insufficient maintenance and natural aging. The 2012 Watch Day activities at the Parish Church of Remedios, held September 17 to 21, included a two-day workshop where experts in Cuban architecture, art and architectural history, and preservation gathered to explore conservation options that could be implemented at the site. Young residents of Remedios participated in a drawing competition and guided tours of the site. A mass, led by the local bishop, was celebrated to conclude the five-day event.
Located in the heart of Remedios, the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista is a landmark of the historic town. The bell tower of the Ermita del Buenviaje is a prominent feature of the townscape.
A presentation by WMF Program Director Norma Barbacci introduced the local residents to the World Monuments Watch.
Young residents of Remedios gathered in the church to view an exhibit of the 2012 World Monuments Watch sites. Altar boy Luis Miguel, front-right, led the students and the visiting congregation on a guided tour of the church and its sculptures.
Children participate in a drawing competition. One participant depicted the Ermita del Buenviaje to celebrate the day.
The local bishop led a mass to conclude the celebrations of this historic site.
Parroquial Mayor de San Juan Bautista from a distance.
