St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, Malabo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Elizabeth's Cathedral |
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| Catedral de Santa Isabel | |
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| Location | Malabo |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, also known as Catedral de Santa Isabel, is a big Roman Catholic church in Malabo. Malabo is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea. This cathedral is the main church for the Archdiocese of Malabo and is the largest Christian church in the country. It was named after a saint called St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Sadly, on January 16, 2020, the cathedral was badly damaged by a fire while it was being repaired.
Building the Cathedral
The construction of St. Elizabeth's Cathedral started in 1897. People who attended the church, businesses, and the Spanish government all gave money to help build it. At that time, Equatorial Guinea was a Spanish colony. The person who designed this amazing building was an architect named Luis Segarra Llairadó. The cathedral was officially opened in 1916.
Architectural Style
The cathedral is built in a style called neo-Gothic. This means it looks like the old Gothic churches from many centuries ago. A special part of its design is the front of the building, called the façade. On each side of the façade, there are two tall towers that are about 40 meters (131 feet) high. Inside, the church has a large central area called a nave, with two smaller walkways on the sides, known as aisles.
More to Explore
- Roman Catholicism in Equatorial Guinea
- St. Elizabeth's Church (disambiguation)
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Santa Isabel (Malabo) para niños
