Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Kathedrale Basiliek van de Heilige Petrus en Paulus
A wooden cathedral completed in 1885, said to be one of the largest wooden structures in the Western Hemisphere, with an interior made entirely of cedar.
The cathedral stands on Henk Arronstraat in the old town and was completed in 1885. Its exterior is cream-colored wooden boards with twin towers. Inside, the vaulted ceilings, columns and carvings are all made of unpainted Surinamese cedar, creating a lofty space that fills the air with the scent of wood. It reopened in 2010 after a major restoration and was elevated to the status of a minor basilica. Visitors are usually allowed inside during the day, and a small donation is suggested. During Sunday Mass, please keep quiet and do not use flash photography. It is about a five-minute walk from the waterfront street.
Opening hours
Usually open to visitors 08:00–16:00; Sundays mainly for Mass
Nearby sights
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Independence Square
- Waterkant
- Garden of Palms
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Fort Zeelandia
- Mosque Keizerstraat