Fort-de-France Cathedral, Gothic Revival cathedral in Fort-de-France, Martinique.
The Fort-de-France Cathedral is a striking structure with Neo-Gothic elements distinguished by its steel framework. Flying buttresses support the roof, and a metal spire rises prominently above the surrounding area.
The current structure was completed in 1895 by architect Pierre-Henri Picq, replacing earlier churches destroyed by natural disasters beginning in 1657. The rebuild became essential as the island faced repeated fires and earthquakes over the centuries.
The cathedral serves as the seat of the Archbishop and has long shaped the city's religious life. It remains a central gathering place for worship and an important landmark in the community's spiritual identity.
The building sits at the corner of rue Victor Schœlcher and rue Blénac, near La Savane park. It is easy to reach on foot and serves as a good reference point when exploring the city center.
The entire structure is built from steel to withstand fires, earthquakes, and tropical cyclones that regularly strike the island. This innovative 19th-century design made it a pioneering achievement in construction for tropical regions.
Location: Fort-de-France
Inception: 1894
Architects: Pierre-Henri Picq
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://martinique.catholique.fr/cathedrale-saint-louis
GPS coordinates: 14.60417,-61.07000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
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