Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graça - Praia do Almoxarife, Portugal
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: WM9R4Y
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/22/2010
Views: 6
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 (per Wikipedia) 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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1758
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Rua Senhora da Graça
Praia do Almoxarife, Faial Island Portugal
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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