St. Joseph's Cathedral, Arbil

Name: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Address: Kani Street, Arbil, Iraq

#9 among attractions in Arbil

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The Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Ankawa, also known as Cathedral of Mar Yousif, is the Chaldean Catholic cathedral and seat of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan created under the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. The cathedral, named for Saint Joseph, follows the East Syriac Rite of the Chaldean Catholic Church, one of the Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular churches that make up the Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See in Rome. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°13'39"N, 43°59'32"E

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Kani StreetArbil Iraq

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St. Joseph's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kurdish Textile Museum, Citadel of Erbil, Erbil Civilization Museum, Qaysari Bazaar.

2.8 miS
Museum
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Ancient citadel with a mosque and museums
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Museum, Archaeological museum
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Shopping, Market
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Mosque, Museum
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Museum
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Mosque
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Universities and schools
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Universities and schools
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