Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz
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The Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz, reconstructed by local contributions after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake in 1874
Waymark Code: WMEBHD
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/02/2012
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Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Portuguese: Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Luz). Dedicated to Our Lady of the Light, this medieval church was built around 1521, and was routinely sacked in the 15th and 16th centuries, resulting in the construction of protective walls and defences.
During the 1755 Lisbon earthquake it was badly damaged, and its restoration (1874) was funded by local contributions. In the 20th century, two events (a violent storm and the 1969 earthquake) caused similar damage to the church body.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 02/02/1521
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Rua da Igreja, Praça da República
Vila da Luz, Faro Portugal
8600-169
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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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