Dakar Cathedral
Cathédrale du Souvenir africain
The Catholic cathedral of Dakar, completed in 1936, blending Neo-Byzantine and Sudano-Sahelian architectural elements.
The Cathedral of African Remembrance, also known as Dakar Cathedral, was built to commemorate missionaries who died in Africa and was completed in 1936. Its large dome and two square bell towers combine European and West African Sahelian styles, and the interior features stained glass and murals. It lies not far south of Independence Square and can be combined on foot with the Presidential Palace and the IFAN museum. Please avoid wandering around or taking photos during mass. Weekday opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
Irregular hours; Mass times vary, check on site
Nearby sights
- Théodore Monod Museum of African Art
- Sandaga Market
- Presidential Palace, Dakar
- Place de l'Indépendance
- Kermel Market
- Museum of Black Civilizations
- Grand Mosque of Dakar
- Grand Théâtre National