The 1918 inauguration of Iglesia de San José de la Montaña

The 1918 inauguration of Iglesia de San José de la Montaña

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Located in Bilbao, the Iglesia de San José de la Montaña began construction in 1906 and was inaugurated on the eve of its patron saint.

The Iglesia de San José de la Montaña de los Reverendos Padres Agustinos is a Catholic temple located in the villa of Bilbao. Construction on the building began in 1906, and it was inaugurated on the eve of its patron saint in 1918.

Designed by the architect José María de Basterra, the church is located at the intersection of Elcano and Iparraguirre streets, across from the square of the same name. It was established as a parish in 1970.

The building serves as a place of worship for the Catholic denomination.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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