The Cathedral of Bissau
The Cathedral of Bissau, Catholic cathedral in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
The Cathedral of Bissau features a square form with a north tower reaching 36 meters and displays elements of Romanesque Revival architecture throughout its structure.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1945 under architects João Simões and Galhardo Zilhão, replacing an earlier church built in 1935 at the same location.
As the central Catholic religious institution in Guinea-Bissau, the cathedral conducts services in Portuguese and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Bissau.
The cathedral functions as a navigation aid for ships, emitting a steady green light that guides vessels through the Geba River estuary to the Port of Bissau.
The cathedral's spire extends 52 meters high and combines religious architecture with maritime functionality, marking its presence in downtown Bissau.
Location: Bissau
Inception: 1950
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 11.86008,-15.58120
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:08
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