This is an old Roman Catholic cathedral on Byrsa Hill in Carthage. Situated in a historic and impressive area near ancient ruins, the cathedral no longer holds church services but serves as a concert and event venue.
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It’s hard to miss this church, covered in burgundy and white stripes and evoking a Dr. Seuss look. The church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou and was built in 1883.
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This cathedral is a major tourist attraction in Zanzibar, but it still holds masses and church services. You can spot it by its tall twin spires from far away. The church was built by French missionaries in the late 1800s and was modeled after the famous Marseille Cathedral in France.
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Tripoli Cathedral is in the capital of Libya. The original architect was an Italian who followed Romanesque style, but one of the main interior designers was a Libyan artist. The interior and exterior are quite different. The church was converted into a mosque in 2000, but it served as a church for more 60 years.
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The historic St. Catherine’s Cathedral was built in 1845. It still holds services today and organizes several charitable events and programs in the city of Alexandria. The church is known for its lime green steeple and green plaque.
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This St. Joseph’s Cathedral sits in the city of Asmara and was built during the Italian colonization in the early 1900s. The tower rises nearly 200 feet and offers incredible views of the city. Today the cathedral is the seat of the Eparchy of Asmara.
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This is a Portuguese Church in Benguela, Angola. Angola has a long history of Portuguese colonization, with Portuguese authorities at one point having control over missionary activities in the country.
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This is one of the most famous churches in Morocco and sits in the city center of Tetouan. Tetouan is one of two major ports in Morocco, and not far from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. You can see some Spanish influence in the architecture, including that warm orange hue popular in Mediterranean homes.
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Ambalavao is a city in the southernmost part of the Central Highlands of Madagascar, not far from the Anja Community Reserve — a small community dedicated to preserving local natural resources. It’s a Roman Catholic church, which is reflected in the tall, arched windows and towers.
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This cathedral sits in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar and the largest city in the country. Andohalo was built on a cliff for a specific purpose: Ranavalona I, the “mad queen”, who ruled Madagascar in the 1800s, wanted her executions of Malagasy Christian martyrs to be visible.
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More than half the population of Rwanda is Roman Catholic, and nearly a quarter is Protestant. Rwanda has a turbulent religious past, with internal rifts caused by European colonization. German and Belgian architecture can be found in many churches in the country. This church is in Rwamagana in the Eastern Province of Rwanda.
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The Dutch Reformed Church claims 1.1 million members and is divided into three sister churches in South Africa. It originates in the 17th century originates in the 17th century from the Dutch Reformed Church of the Netherlands. This one is in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, has been designated a heritage site and is a popular tourist destination.
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