St. Peter’s Cathedral
An Art Deco Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Rabat, built in the early twentieth century as the seat of the Archdiocese of Rabat and dedicated to Saint Peter.
At a glance
St. Peter’s Cathedral stands at Golan Square in central Rabat, distinguished by its Art Deco design and twin towers. The church remains active today, with daily Mass celebrated within its walls.
History
Construction began in 1919 under the direction of architect Adrien Laforgue. Resident-General Hubert Lyautey inaugurated the completed cathedral in 1921. The two towers were added during the 1930s, completing the structure’s distinctive silhouette.
What you see
The cathedral exemplifies Art Deco style, a modernist aesthetic that emerged in early twentieth-century Morocco under French colonial influence. Twin towers frame the structure, added a decade after the building’s initial completion. The design reflects the period’s blend of European artistic innovation and North African context.
Cultural significance
The cathedral serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the Archdiocese of Rabat and represents a significant architectural legacy from Morocco’s colonial period. Its Art Deco idiom documents European aesthetic tastes in early twentieth-century North Africa.
Key facts
- Country: Morocco
- City: Rabat
- Dedicated to: Saint Peter
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Construction began: 1919
- Inaugurated: 1921
- Architect: Adrien Laforgue
- Towers added: 1930s
- Current use: Active Roman Catholic parish with daily Mass
Practical information & getting there
The cathedral is located at Golan Square in downtown Rabat. As an active parish church, you may attend daily Mass or visit during posted hours. Contact the Archdiocese of Rabat for current visiting information and Mass times.
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