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Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Presbítero Becerra secretaria parroquial

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Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Villa de Merlo)
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Nuestra Señora del Rosario

The Nuestra Señora del Rosario church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located in Villa de Merlo, Argentina.

History

  • The church was built in 1856 and underwent significant modifications by engineer Mariano Bosch in 1858. Additional renovations took place between 1913 and 1921, replacing the original timber and wooden roof.
  • Information on the church's organ and bells is not available.

Architecture

The Nuestra Señora del Rosario church is an example of late 19th-century Romanesque Revival architecture. The building's exterior is constructed from brick, reflecting its traditional Argentine style.

The church's design and construction are attributed to engineer Mariano Bosch, who also made notable modifications in 1858.

Location

The Nuestra Señora del Rosario church is situated at Presbítero Becerra secretaria parroquial in Villa de Merlo, Argentina.

The town of Villa de Merlo serves as the administrative and historic center of the municipality of Naguabo, Puerto Rico.

Religious Significance

As a Catholic parish church, Nuestra Señora del Rosario plays an important role in the spiritual lives of its congregation.

The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, specifically to the title "Nuestra Señora del Rosario," which translates to "Our Lady of the Rosary."

Notable Features

The church features a distinctive architectural style, with notable brickwork and traditional Argentine design elements.

Organ and Bells

Information on the church's organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

  • The Nuestra Señora del Rosario church is listed in both the Inventory of Historic Churches of Puerto Rico and the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
  • It was also added to the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2003.

Visiting Information

The opening hours for the Nuestra Señora del Rosario church are not specified. Accessibility information is also not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available sources.

Details

NameNuestra Señora del Rosario
CityVilla de Merlo
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-32.342243, -65.01305
ArchitectMariano Bosch