Igreja da Lapa - Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
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N 41° 22.436 W 008° 45.661
29T E 519984 N 4580296
Igreja da Lapa , officially Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Lapa.
Waymark Code: WMB003
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/18/2011
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Lapa Church, officially Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Lapa is a Parish church in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It was built in 1772 by the local fishermen community. Despite its simplicity it has some interesting features and cultural interest such its old lighthouse, once a link between the church and the fishermen at sea.
From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapa_Church
There is a date on the wall that surrounds the church which is the date of construction of the wall, the date is 1874.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/15/1772
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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 7:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Póvoa de Varzim, Porto Portugal
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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