Our Lady of Carmel Church, Macau

Lady of Carmel Church
嘉模聖母堂
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Our Lady of Carmel Church
Coordinates: 22°09′13″N 113°33′32″E / 22.153539°N 113.558797°E / 22.153539; 113.558797
Location Taipa, Macau
Country China
Denomination Roman Catholic
Architecture
Status Parish church
Functional status Active
Architectural type Neoclassical
Completed 1885
Administration
Parish Our Lady of Carmel Parish
Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau

The Our Lady of Carmel Church (Chinese: 嘉模聖母堂; Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo) is a church located on the island of Taipa, Macau, China.[1]

History

The church was built in 1885 and namesake of Our Lady of Carmel Parish.

Architecture

The church's architectural style Neoclassical, but coloured wall are similar to many historic structures in Macau. The belltower of the church does not have a steeple. The church has 2,000 square feet of space and can hold up to 200.

See also

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References

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