Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Antananarivo

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception d'Antananarivo
Location Antananarivo
Country  Madagascar
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral[1] (French: cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception d'Antananarivo Malagasy: Katedraly Andohalo) is the name given to a religious building that serves as a Catholic cathedral[2] located in the district of Antananarivo Renivohitra in the region of Analamanga, specifically in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.[3][4] It is located in the area of Andohalo in the upper town (haute ville), the facade facing the city center to the west. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Antananarivo (Latin: Archidioecesis Antananarivensis).

Its construction began in 1873 and was completed in 1890 with a design in Gothic style.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Andohalo
  2. ↑ The Catholic World Report. Ignatius Press. 2002-01-01.
  3. ↑ "Immaculate Conception at Andohalo, Antananarivo Madagascar". www.thecatholicdirectory.com. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  4. ↑ Planet, Lonely; Filou, Emilie; Stiles, Paul (2012-07-01). Lonely Planet Madagascar. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781743213018.

Coordinates: 18°55′00″S 47°31′49″E / 18.9167°S 47.5302°E / -18.9167; 47.5302


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