Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry (Cathedral of Saint Mary), Conakry (must see)
The Cathedral of Saint Mary is an important place of Christian worship in Conakry. The yellow and red building is of considerable architectural interest. Monseigneur Raymond René Lérouge laid the foundation stone of the Cathedral in 1928. The Cathedral was built in the 1930s, and has impressive architecture, with Orthodox design elements. The Palais Presidentiel is behind the cathedral. Opposite is the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The cathedral is the primary place of worship for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Conakry, established on 18 October 1897 as the Apostolic Prefecture of French Guinea, and promoted to its present rank on 14 September 1959. From May 2003 the Archbishop was Vincent Coulibaly. Since the people of Guinea are mainly Muslim, the cathedral does not have a large congregation.
The cathedral is the primary place of worship for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Conakry, established on 18 October 1897 as the Apostolic Prefecture of French Guinea, and promoted to its present rank on 14 September 1959. From May 2003 the Archbishop was Vincent Coulibaly. Since the people of Guinea are mainly Muslim, the cathedral does not have a large congregation.
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Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry (Cathedral of Saint Mary) on Map
Sight Name: Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry (Cathedral of Saint Mary)
Sight Location: Conakry, Guinea (See walking tours in Conakry)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Conakry, Guinea (See walking tours in Conakry)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Conakry, Guinea
Create Your Own Walk in Conakry
Creating your own self-guided walk in Conakry is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Conakry Ile Tombo Tour
Tombo Island is where the old colonial city of Conakry is located. Connected to the Kaloum Peninsula, this part of the city is where you will find the Autonomous Port of Conakry and Port Boulbinet. Many government offices, embassies and international missions are located here as well. Take the following tour to discover some of Conakry’s best attractions.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Conakry Introduction Walking Tour
Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea, is situated on the Kaloum Peninsula stretching into the Atlantic, and is known, among other attractions, for its beaches, lush palm vegetation and water sport activities. Still, there's more to Conakry than just that, as the city houses a good number of monuments, historic and religious sites, including the impressive Grand Mosque, vast... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles