Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graça - Praia do Almoxarife, Portugal
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N 38° 33.285 W 028° 36.664
26S E 359620 N 4268598
The Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graça is an 18th century structure located on Faial Island, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WM9R4X
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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This is a catholic church located in Praia do Almoxarife on Faial Island in the Archipelago of the Azores of Portugal. The English translation for name of this church is the Church of Our Lady of the Grace. It was constructed in 1758 and has a beautiful facade in the Baroque architecture. There is no sign that identifies the name of the church. However, the street on which it is located (Rua Senhora da Graça) is named after the church.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1758

Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque

Diocese: Diocese of Angra

Address/Location:
Rua Senhora da Graça
Praia do Almoxarife, Faial Island Portugal


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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