St. Joseph's Cathedral, Zanzibar

St. Joseph's Cathedral features twin spires that rise above Stone Town's skyline, with pointed arches and columns representing Romanesque architecture.

French missionaries constructed this cathedral between 1893 and 1898, following architectural designs inspired by the Cathedral of Marseille.

The interior walls display Old Testament scenes through frescoes, while French-made stained glass windows illuminate the religious space.

The cathedral stands at coordinates 6°09′46″S and 39°11′20″E, with regular masses held on Sundays and select weekdays for the local community.

The cathedral's Romanesque design incorporates imported French tiles and stained glass, creating an architectural fusion in East Africa.

Location: Zanzibar City

Inception: 1898

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Stone Town

GPS coordinates: -6.16279,39.18880

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:40