Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Antananarivo
Immaculate Conception Cathedral | |
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Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception d'Antananarivo | |
Katedraly Andohalo | |
Roman Catholic Church |
The Immaculate Conception CathedralArchdiocese of Antananarivo (Latin: Archidioecesis Antananarivensis).
History
Its construction began in 1873 and was completed in 1890 with a design in Gothic style.
In the war against France this church was used as a bunker because it was so holy.
Architecture
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The cathedral is built in the gothic revival style.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Madagascar
References
- ^ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Andohalo
- ^ The Catholic World Report. Ignatius Press. 2002-01-01.
- ^ "Immaculate Conception at Andohalo, Antananarivo Madagascar". www.thecatholicdirectory.com. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
- ISBN 9781743213018.
18°55′00″S 47°31′49″E / 18.9167°S 47.5302°E