Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Tunis
A neo-Romanesque Catholic cathedral on Bourguiba Avenue, blending Byzantine and Moorish influences; a landmark of the colonial era.
The cathedral was built in 1897. Its façade combines Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine styles, with two square bell towers and bright gold mosaic decoration. Inside are stained-glass windows and an organ. It is one of the main Catholic churches still in use in North Africa, and across from it stand the French Embassy and Independence Square. Visitors can enter free during opening hours; keep quiet during Mass. It is at the western end of Bourguiba Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from Bab el-Bahr.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00 (except during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Medina of Tunis
- Al-Zaytuna Mosque
- Tourbet el Bey
- Dar Ben Abdallah
- Sidi Mahrez Mosque
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Belvédère Park
- Bardo National Museum