Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare
Cathédrale de Butare
One of Rwanda's largest Catholic cathedrals, built of red brick in the 1930s to commemorate the first king to convert during the Belgian colonial period.
The cathedral stands in the city center of Huye (formerly Butare). Its brick-red façade and twin towers are simple yet dignified, making it a landmark of this university town. The choir's singing at Sunday Mass is moving, and visitors can sit quietly and listen. The cathedral is surrounded by the university campus and cafés, making it a pleasant place to stroll during a short stay in Huye.
Opening hours
Open during the day; please keep quiet during Sunday Mass
Nearby sights
- Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda
- Huye Mountain Coffee
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Kibeho
- Murambi Genocide Memorial
- Rwesero Art Museum
- King's Palace Museum
- Nyungwe Canopy Walkway
- Nyungwe Forest National Park