Εκκλησία Αγίας Θηρεσίας (Γιβραλτάρ)

Gibraaltar GIB ADM0·114 ADM1·52807 ADM2·52840
Description

Roman Catholic parish church on Devil's Tower Road in Gibraltar.

St. Theresa's Church is a Roman Catholic church in northeastern Gibraltar, situated along Devil's Tower Road. Former priest Bernard Devlin later became Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar. The road was proposed to be renamed Bishop Devlin Lane, but Devil's Tower Road remained its official name.

St. Theresa's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Gibraltar, located in the northeastern part of the territory along Devil's Tower Road. It functions as a parish church, with Mass celebrated for parishioners since the end of World War II. St. Theresa's formally became a parish in 1974, when Bernard Devlin was appointed parish priest. The foundation stone of the new church building was laid in 1992 by Bishop Devlin. Bernard Devlin, one of the former priests of the church, went on to become the Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar. In recognition of his role, the Government of Gibraltar proposed renaming the street where the church stands as Bishop Devlin Lane. However, the existing name, Devil's Tower Road, was ultimately retained. The church is documented as a Catholic, specifically Roman Catholic, place of worship in Gibraltar, and appears in listings related to church buildings and structures in the territory. Its location and coordinates are recorded in official and reference sources, emphasizing its status as a notable religious building within Gibraltar’s Roman Catholic community.

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Ratings
Fame: 35 Wow: 20 Ease of Access: 10 Physical Demand: 5 Safety: 10 Tourist Density: 20
Fame 35
Local landmark with a few Wikipedia pages; primarily known within Gibraltar, with some historical significance but limited global recognition.
Wow 20
A typical Roman Catholic parish church without any unique or breathtaking features; standard religious architecture and setting.
Ease of Access 10
Located in the city center of Gibraltar along Devil's Tower Road; easily accessible by foot from central areas.
Physical Demand 5
No physical effort required to visit, as it is a flat urban location with no elevation gain.
Safety 10
Gibraltar has low crime rates and stable conditions; no significant natural or industrial hazards noted in the vicinity.
Tourist Density 20
Small local church that attracts parishioners but not major tourist crowds; quiet and peaceful environment.
Location & Coordinates
36.147611, -5.346
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