Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Libreville's Catholic cathedral near the estuary, also known as Saint Mary's Cathedral, on the site of the city's earliest mission.
Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, often called Saint Mary's Cathedral, stands in the old mission district north of the city. In the 19th century, French missionaries founded Gabon's first Catholic church here. The present building has been rebuilt several times, and its white façade and bell tower are simple and unadorned. Nearby are the graves of early missionaries and colonial-era buildings, making it a worthwhile stop for visitors interested in the city's history. You can go inside outside of Mass times.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Libreville Seafront & Baie des Rois
- Hassan II Mosque, Libreville
- Mont-Bouët Market
- National Museum of Arts, Rites and Traditions of Gabon
- Église Saint-Michel de Nkembo
- Sibang Arboretum
- Pointe Denis
- Raponda Walker Arboretum