St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
A white Art Deco Catholic cathedral completed in 1921, with twin towers facing the Golden Square. It is a landmark of the New Town.
St. Peter's Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic archdiocese of Rabat. It was built between 1919 and 1921. Its white façade and two square bell towers are in the Art Deco style, and the interior is bright and simple, with colored glass windows. The Golden Square in front of the cathedral is the center of the New Town, surrounded by buildings from the French colonial era. Visitors may enter for free outside of Mass times.
Opening hours
Open outside Mass times, approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Bank Al-Maghrib Museum
- Museum of History and Civilizations
- As-Sunna Mosque
- Bab er-Rouah
- Rabat Medina
- Rue des Consuls
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V