Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar, Catholic cathedral in central Dakar, Senegal
The white stone cathedral displays French colonial architecture with geometric patterns and features two bell towers reaching toward the sky.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1924 on a former Lebu cemetery and concluded with its consecration by Cardinal Jean Verdier in 1936.
The cathedral functions as the main Catholic religious center in Dakar, hosting ceremonies including the funeral of President Leopold Senghor in 2001.
The cathedral opens daily for visitors and worshippers, though the structure does not provide wheelchair access to all areas.
Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum rests behind the altar next to a statue of Our Lady of Victories, the cathedral's patron saint.
Location: Dakar
Inception: 1936
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 14.66528,-17.43778
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
Massalikoul Djinane Mosque
4.2 km
Museum of Black Civilizations
1.4 km
Cinéma Sandaga
527 m
Dakar Grand Mosque
1.5 km
Marché Tilène
2.2 km
Dakar station
1.3 km
Historical Museum of Senegal
4.2 km
Porte du Troisième millénaire
1.6 km
IFAN Museum of African Arts
222 m
Monument Demba et Dupont
1.2 km
Institut français Sénégal
391 m
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
1.6 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
2.5 km
Îles des Madeleines National Park
3.9 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
4 km
Primature
428 m
Musée de la Mer
4.1 km
Galleria nazionale di Dakar
1.1 km
Marché Kermel
1.1 km
Place de indépendance
764 m
Théâtre National Daniel Sorano
216 m
Palais du Président de la Republique du Senegal
554 m
Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
509 m
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
1.6 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
1.2 km
The Mosque of Goree
4.2 km
Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane
1.5 km
Route de la Corniche Ouest
2.6 kmReviews
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