Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral

The story behind the place

Saint Francis of Assisi is the cathedral of the local apostolic prefecture in Laayoune. Its main entrance is framed by a broad semicircular façade, a perforated screen and a plain bell tower. Behind these restrained forms is a community of worshippers whose backgrounds span several countries, as described by the prefecture. The building's rounded arch and geometric openings create a distinctive modern silhouette. It is an urban place of worship, quite different from the coastal dunes and tidal habitats elsewhere in Western Sahara.

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