Catholic Belltower, Bell tower in Garapan, Northern Mariana Islands.
The Catholic Belltower is a concrete structure with a square base standing approximately 10 meters tall in central Garapan. The construction clearly displays building techniques from the 1930s and 1940s period.
This structure was built in 1932 as part of a larger church during Japanese administration of the islands. After World War II, the bell tower became the only surviving section of the original complex.
Locals call this structure Campaneyan Kristo Rai, reflecting the Catholic faith that has shaped community life here for generations. Visitors walking past see how the bell tower remains woven into the daily rhythm of Garapan's central area.
The tower sits near restaurants and local shops in central Garapan and is easy to reach on foot. You can explore the surrounding area and use the bell tower as a landmark to navigate the neighborhood.
The bell tower earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for representing a rare example of Pacific Island church design. This designation highlights how this modest structure holds regional significance that extends beyond Garapan.
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