Cayenne Cathedral
History
Construction of the first church started in 1825 and was completed in 1833. It was originally named the Saint Nicolas Church. In 1923, it was decided to replace the church with a stone and brick structure. Construction started in 1925, and was finished in 1933. On 9 November 1934, it was consecrated. The Cayenne Cathedral was enlarged between 1952 and 1954, and is the largest church in French Guiana. It was declared a monument on 29 October 2012.
References
- ^ Base Mérimée: Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ^ "Cayenne Cathedral". Structurae. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Paroisse Saint Sauveur – Cathédrale". Eglise Catholique en Guyane Française (in French). Retrieved 20 December 2021.
External links
Media related to Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur de Cayenne at Wikimedia Commons- Location of the cathedral
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