San Lorenzo Mártir church restoration concludes after eight-year effort
Conservation of Paraguay’s colonial Franciscan church reveals long-hidden Baroque altarpiece and reaffirms Altos as a centre of woodcarving heritage
The eight-year restoration of San Lorenzo Mártir in Altos, one of Paraguay’s oldest churches, has been completed, uncovering significant colonial Baroque elements and setting a precedent for future heritage work in the region.