St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, Malabo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Elizabeth's Cathedral |
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| Location | Malabo |
| Country |  Equatorial Guinea |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral (also known as Catedral de Malabo) is a very important Catholic church in Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea. You can find it on Independencia Avenue. It is the biggest Christian church in the whole country. The cathedral is named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a kind and generous saint. Sadly, on January 16, 2020, the cathedral was badly damaged by a fire while it was being repaired.
Building the Cathedral
The construction of this amazing church started in 1897. People from the church, businesses, and the Spanish government all gave money to help build it. At that time, Equatorial Guinea was a Spanish colony.
The architect who designed the cathedral was Luis Segarra Llairadó. It took many years to build, and it was finally opened in 1916.
Cathedral's Style and Design
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral is built in a style called neo-Gothic. This means it looks like the grand Gothic churches from hundreds of years ago.
- Its front, called the façade, is very impressive.
- It has two tall towers on either side, each about 40 meters (131 feet) high.
- Inside, the main part of the church is called the nave. It has two side sections, known as aisles.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Santa Isabel (Malabo) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Equatorial Guinea
- St. Elizabeth's Church (disambiguation)
