Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral

Colonial-era Catholic cathedral in central Kisangani

Address Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kisangani, DR Congo

The Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kisangani, built in the Belgian colonial era and still the most prominent religious building in the city. The architecture is a relatively restrained neo-Romanesque, with twin red-brick towers facing onto the main boulevard.

The cathedral is at the heart of the surviving colonial-era central district, with several of the period's grand buildings — some derelict, some in continuing use — within a short walk. Sunday Mass is well attended and gives a glimpse of contemporary Kisangani; visitors are welcome but should dress respectfully.

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