Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Antananarivo
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral[1] (French: cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception d'Antananarivo Malagasy: Katedraly Andohalo) is a religious building that serves as a Catholic cathedral[2] located in the district of Antananarivo Renivohitra in the region of Analamanga, specifically in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.[3][4] It is located in the area of Andohalo in the upper town (haute ville), the facade facing the city center to the west. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Antananarivo (Latin: Archidioecesis Antananarivensis).
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral | |
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| Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception d'Antananarivo | |
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| Location | Antananarivo |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
History
Its construction began in 1873 and was completed in 1890 with a design in Gothic style.
Architecture
The cathedral is built in the gothic revival style.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Madagascar
References
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Andohalo
- The Catholic World Report. Ignatius Press. 2002-01-01.
- "Immaculate Conception at Andohalo, Antananarivo Madagascar". www.thecatholicdirectory.com. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
- Planet, Lonely; Filou, Emilie; Stiles, Paul (2012-07-01). Lonely Planet Madagascar. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781743213018.
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