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Nuestra señora de la Paz

Calle Carretera de Zarranzano

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Nuestra señora de la Paz (Valdeavellano de Tera)
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Nuestra Señora de la Paz Church

The church is located on Calle Carretera de Zarranzano in Valdeavellano de Tera, Bolivia.

  • Founded on October 20, 1548, by Captain Alonso de Mendoza.
  • The full name of the city at that time was Nuestra Señora de La Paz, commemorating the restoration of peace following an insurrection.

Architecture

The church's architectural style is not specified in available data.

  • Believed to have been constructed in the 16th century.
  • No exact details are available.

Location

The church overlooks the city and is situated at an elevation of roughly 3,650 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest administrative capital cities in the world.

  • Located on Calle Carretera de Zarranzano in Valdeavellano de Tera, Bolivia.

Notable Features

The church is part of La Paz's cultural heritage, hosting several landmarks dating from colonial times, such as the San Francisco Church, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Plaza Murillo.

  • The city's topography offers views of the church and surrounding mountains from numerous natural viewing points.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available on the organ or bells of the Nuestra Señora de la Paz Church.

Heritage Status

The church's heritage status is not specified in available data.

Visiting Info

Opening hours for the Nuestra Señora de la Paz Church are not available. Accessibility information is also not provided.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available data regarding the Nuestra Señora de la Paz Church.

Details

NameNuestra señora de la Paz
CityValdeavellano de Tera
CountrySpain
Coordinates41.93939, -2.5737724