Former Sacred Heart Cathedral
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran
A neo-Byzantine cathedral completed in 1913, now a public library, with its façade mosaics and twin towers still impressive.
The Sacré-Cœur Cathedral was built between 1904 and 1913 in a blend of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles. Its reinforced concrete structure was quite advanced for its time. The façade features large mosaics and two square towers. After Algerian independence it became the regional public library. The interior has been substantially altered, but the exterior is well preserved. It lies near the city center's main street, and visitors can go inside during library hours to see the dome.
Opening hours
During library opening hours
Nearby sights
- Promenade de Létang
- Place du 1er Novembre
- Ahmed Zabana National Museum
- Palace of the Bey
- Pasha Mosque
- Sidi El Houari Old Town
- Medina Jedida Market
- Chapel of Santa Cruz