The Our Lady of Carmel Church (; ) is a church located on the island of
Taipa
Taipa ( zh, t=氹仔, ; , ) is an area in Macau, connected to Coloane through the area known as Cotai, which is largely built from reclaimed land. Located on the northern half of the island, Taipa's population is mostly suburban. Administrativ ...
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Macau
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China
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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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Religion in Macau
Religion in Macau is represented predominantly by Buddhism and Chinese folk religions. During the period in which the city was under Portuguese rule (1557–1999) the Catholic Church became one of the dominant faiths, but nowadays it has great ...
References
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External links
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish webpage at the website of the Diocese of MacauOur Lady of Carmel Church at macautourism.gov.mo
Buildings and structures in Macau
Catholic Church in Macau
1885 establishments in China
1885 establishments in the Portuguese Empire
1880s establishments in Macau
Roman Catholic churches completed in 1885
Neoclassical church buildings in China
Classified immovable properties
19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Macau