Iglesia de la Divina Providencia

Avenida Providencia

The Iglesia de la Divina Providencia (English: Church of the Divine Providence) is a church in Santiago, Chile. It is administered by the Sisters of Providence.

Designed by architect Eduardo Provasoli, the church was built between 1881 and 1890 in Neo-Renaissance style.[1]It gives its name to the district of Providencia and also to Avenida Providencia.[1]

The top of its bell tower was destroyed by the 2010 Chile earthquake.

References

  1. 1 2 "Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia: Historia" (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2012.
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Coordinates: 33°25′39.08″S 70°36′58.68″W / 33.4275222°S 70.6163000°W / -33.4275222; -70.6163000

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