Convent of Caloura - São Miguel, Açores, Portugal
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The Convent of Caloura (Portuguese: Convento da Caloura) is a Portuguese 16th-century convent located in the civil parish of Água de Pau, in the municipality of Lagoa, on the island of São Miguel in the archipelago of the Azores.
Waymark Code: WMKGWQ
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/13/2014
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"The building was semi-abandoned in the 20th century, resulting in the rebuilding of the presbytery and interior, owing to the difficulty in restoring the spaces which had degraded significantly. The work was completed in 1940 by Guilherme Porfírio Cabral (who worked on the chapel) and carpenter António Feliciano de Melo. Some time around 1946 new azulejos were installed in the northern part of the buildings.
Some work continued in the 1970s, especially by carpenter José da Silva. Similarly, in 1979, there were new projects to restore the convent: David Rodrigues Arruda worked as plasterer and painter; António Feliciano de Melo retouched the nave; João Jacinto Teves was responsible for masonry work on the site; the chapel was electrified by electrician Manuel Cabral de Madeiros Sardinha (Ponta Delgada).
On 10 June 2008, the Regional Government of the Azores classified the Convent of Caloura as a Property of Public Interest, due to its importance in being the original focus of the celebrations associated with Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres."
From Wikipédia
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convento da Caloura
Address:
Caloura
Água de Pau, Lagoa Portugal
9560-206
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Date founded/constructed: 16th Century
Web Site: [Web Link]
Status of Use: Acitvely Used
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