Английская Википедия:Church of the Immaculate Conception (Tangier)

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The Church of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Spanish Church or La Purísima,[1] is a Roman Catholic church built in 1880-1881 in Tangier, Morocco.

Overview

The church is located on Rue Es-Siaghine, just west of the Petit Socco square at the center of the Tangier medina. It stands on the former ground of the Swedish legation,Шаблон:R which had been established there in 1788.[2] It was designed by architect Шаблон:Ill on the initiative of Spanish Franciscan father Шаблон:Ill.[3]Шаблон:Rp Construction started in October 1880, with funding from the Spanish government and the Шаблон:Lang.[4]Шаблон:Rp It was complemented in 1892-93 by the edification of a clock tower, originally topped with a spire and later changed to the present-day cupola.Шаблон:R The church initially served the whole city's Catholic community, including European diplomats.

More recently, the property has been used by the Missionaries of Charity who in 1996 altered its interior, partitioning the former church nave into two floors.[5]Шаблон:Rp

See also

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