What is the second oldest church in the Americas?

San José Church is the second oldest church in the Americas (the Cathedral at Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC is the oldest) and the oldest one under the US flag. It is an early example of gothic architecture in the Americas. The 16th century church, including its frescoes, is being restored.



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