Benghazi Cathedral Travel Guide: Top Sights in Libya, Tours & Travel

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Benghazi Cathedral- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Libya; 5 Reviews

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Benghazi Cathedral, located in the city center of Benghazi, Libya, was built between 1929 and 1939 as a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. Designed by Italian architects Ottavio Cabiati and Guido Ferrazza, it was once one of the largest churches in North Africa. The cathedral's Neoclassical and Italian Fascist architectural style features a basilica form, with a portico, Doric columns, and domes that cover the nave. Over the years, the building has served various purposes, including as a headquarters for the Arab Socialist Union, and has survived multiple periods of neglect, damage, and attempted conversions. Recently, restoration efforts have begun, although some local reports suggest that the cathedral may be repurposed as a mosque.

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Majeed Dandona

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-16

Benghazi Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center behind the historic Al-Jazira Palace Hotel, and in front of it is a square known at the time as “Cathedral Square.” In 1962, the square was officially called “Algiers Square,” and in the 1980s it was called “Arab Unity Square.” Its foundation stone was laid on January 12, 1929, and it was officially opened in December 1939. It is considered the largest cathedral in area in North Africa, [1] and is distinguished by its two copper domes in addition to the two crosses that were on the domes.
حسين نجم

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-09

Capturing Benghazi, the most beautiful memories
Ali Qusibat

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-07

Excellent
محمد الفرجاني الفرجاني

3
Reviewed: 2023-08-21
Tamem zahia

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-10

A historical and landmark place, and praise be to God, it has become a mosque and a house of God