Église du Fort de Saint-Pierre, Baroque church ruins in Saint-Pierre, Martinique
The stone church building, located between Rue du Dr Deschiens and Rue de l'Église, contains remains of the bell tower, ambulatory, and main altar.
Constructed in 1680 by Father Farganel using fine proceeds, the church replaced an earlier wooden structure built by Jesuits around 1640.
The church, dedicated to the Visitation of Our Lady and Saint Peter, represents one of the first French religious establishments in the New World.
The ruins of this classified historical monument stand as a memorial to the devastating Mount Pelée eruption of May 8, 1902.
The final architectural modifications in the late 19th century expanded the nave to match the transept's width before its destruction.
Location: Saint-Pierre
Inception: 1899
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 14.75058,-61.17865
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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