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Igreja de N. Sra. dos Remédios / Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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Date: 10/09/04

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colored glass steel twin

É hoje um edifício de interesse público, tendo sido restaurado, em 1995, graças ao patrocínio de uma companhia petrolífera, a ELF (Total). As obras estiveram a cargo da Soares da Costa. Tem duas torres gémeas, típicas da arquitectura do Século XVII. É frequentada sobretudo pela população mais escolarizada de Luanda. Fica na Rua Rainha Ginga. 21 de Setembro de 2004. Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios: Built between 1655 and 1679 by the Luand merchants, and consacrated by Bishop D. Frei Manuel d Natividade.On the main façade, it has two pre-fabricated domes in steel and colored glass on towers. The building was recently restored by the Portuguese Company Soares da Costa, funded by Elf (Total). It is mostly frequented by the well educated population of Luanda. It has been newly renovated. It has twin towers, typical of the 17th century style. Ginga Queen Street. September 21, 2004. © Luís Graça (2004)