Casablanca Cathedral
| Casablanca Cathedral Église du Sacré-Cœur de Casablanca | |
|---|---|
 Casablanca Cathedral | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Casablanca,  Morocco |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 33°35′28″N 7°37′28″W / 33.59111°N 7.62444°W |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Country | Morocco |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | church |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
The Old Cathedral
Casablanca Cathedral (French: Église du Sacré-Cœur de Casablanca), or Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a former Roman Catholic church located in Casablanca, Morocco. It was built in 1930. The cathedral ceased its religious function in 1956, after the independence of Morocco, and became a cultural centre which is open to visitors.[1]
The church was designed by French architect Paul Tournon, using the Neo-Gothic style.[1] It is commonly referred to as a cathedral although in reality it has never technically been one as it was never the seat of a bishop.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Casablanca Cathedral - Casablanca, Morocco". Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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