Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Afrique, Catholic minor basilica in Algiers, Algeria.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Afrique is a Catholic pilgrimage church on a hillside above Algiers Bay, with white stone walls and 46 stained glass windows designed in the Byzantine Revival style. Inside, a nave with columns and arches guides the eye toward the altar area.
Construction started in 1858 following the designs of architect Jean-Eugène Fromageau and continued for fourteen years until completion in 1872. The building was raised during a period when Algiers was under French rule and the Catholic community expanded.
The name refers to the wide view over the African coast that the building offers. Worshippers of different faiths visit this place, which serves as a shared space for reflection.
The church opens daily between 11:00 and 12:30 and again between 15:00 and 17:30 for visitors. Those who wish to attend a service can come on weekdays at 18:00 or on Fridays at 10:30.
The choir area is located on the southeast side, departing from the usual eastern orientation. This arrangement follows the topography of the site, which rises above the city.
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