Casablanca Cathedral
| Casablanca Cathedral Église du Sacré-Cœur de Casablanca | |
|---|---|
 Casablanca Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Inactive |
| Location | |
| Location | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°35′28″N 7°37′28″W / 33.59111°N 7.62444°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Art Deco |
Casablanca Cathedral (Arabic: كاتدرائية الدار البيضاء, French: Cathédrale de Casablanca), or Church of the Sacred Heart (Arabic: كنيسة القلب المقدس, French: Église du Sacré-Cœur), is a former Roman Catholic church located in Casablanca, Morocco.
History
The Casablanca church was constructed in 1930. The cathedral ceased its religious function in 1956, after the independence of Morocco. It subsequently became a cultural centre which is open to visitors.[1] It has hosted numerous art exhibitions. The Institut Français in Casablanca even organized an electronic music night inside the nave of the former church on October 10, 2015.[2]
Architecture
The church was designed by French architect Paul Tournon, using the Art Deco style.[1] It is commonly referred to as a cathedral, although in reality, it has never technically been one as it was never the seat of a bishop.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Casablanca Cathedral - Casablanca, Morocco". Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "Vidéo. La musique électronique s'invite au Sacré-Coeur". fr.le360.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-05-22.
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