Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Bukavu, Catholic cathedral in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Our Lady of Peace Cathedral features ornate baroque architectural elements with detailed stone carvings and symmetrical design throughout its structure.
The construction of Our Lady of Peace Cathedral began in the early twentieth century and reached completion with its official inauguration on July 4, 1948.
The cathedral functions as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu, established in 1959 through Pope John XXIII's papal bull Cum parvulum.
The cathedral maintains regular operation hours for religious services and welcomes visitors at coordinates 2.501991° South latitude and 28.859417° East longitude.
Local craftsmen incorporated regional materials into the cathedral's construction, demonstrating the fusion of European baroque design with Congolese resources.
Location: Bukavu
Inception: July 4, 1948
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: -2.50199,28.85942
Latest update: March 18, 2025 10:06
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