Iglesia de la Divina 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.

Avenida Providencia

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. "Nuestra SeƱora de la Divina Providencia: Historia" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.

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