Capel Moriah, Methodist chapel in Trelew, Argentina.
Capel Moriah is a Methodist chapel in Trelew with white exterior walls, large windows, and a cemetery next to it where Welsh settlers are buried. The building displays simple, functional architecture typical of chapel buildings from that era.
The chapel was established in 1880 and predates Trelew itself, serving as a religious center for Welsh immigrants in Chubut Province. It became an anchor point for the growing Welsh community settling in the region.
The chapel preserves Welsh traditions through regular Methodist services and singing events that continue to connect the local community. Visitors can observe how worshippers maintain their cultural identity through these gatherings.
The chapel is centrally located and accessible to visitors, especially during religious services or community gatherings. It helps to ask locally or join guided tours to learn more about the place and its significance.
The adjacent cemetery holds graves of passengers from the ship Velero Mimosa, which brought the first Welsh settlers to Patagonia in 1865. These burial sites stand as reminders of the journey and determination of those early pioneers.
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