Bissau Cathedral, Bissau

Name: Bissau Cathedral
Address: Bissau, Guinea Bissau

#2 among attractions in Bissau

Church, Vernacular architecture

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Bissau Cathedral, also known as Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Candelária is a Catholic cathedral in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. It is the centre of the Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau. The cathedral is the seat of Diocese of Bissau, which was created in 1977. Situated in the downtown area of Bissau, it is noted for its function as a lighthouse. Services are held in Portuguese language. ()

Local name: Catedral de Bissau Completed: 1950 (74 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalSpire height: 171 ftCoordinates: 11°51'36"N, 15°34'52"W

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Bissau Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortaleza de São José da Amura, Port of Bissau, Mercado de Bandim, Estadio Lino Correia.

~870 ftE
Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São José da Amura, Bissau
5 min walk • Fortaleza de São José da Amura is a fort in Bissau, Guinea Bissau and cemetery with honours for exclusive people.
0.7 miS
Harbor
Port of Bissau, Bissau
19 min walk • The Port of Bissau, also known as Porto Pidjiguiti, is the chief port of Guinea-Bissau. Located on Geba River, it serves the capital of Bissau. It has two piers and a jetty. The port's Pidjiguiti docks were the site of the Pidjiguiti massacre on 3 August 1959. A light on Bissau Cathedral is maintained by the harbourmaster.
1.2 miW
11°51'17"N • 15°35'51"W
Mercado de Bandim, Bissau
30 min walk • Church
~1760 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Lino Correia, Bissau
9 min walk • Estádio Lino Correia is a multi-use stadium in Bissau, Guinea Bissau. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the stadium of Estrela Negra de Bissau of the Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.
1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau
34 min walk • Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro is a multi-purpose stadium in Bissau, Guinea Bissau. The stadium opened its doors in 1989. It is currently used primarily for football matches, and the stadium holds 20,000 people. It is currently the home ground of the Guinea-Bissau national football team.