Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries

The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is a cathedral built in 1897 which is located in the centre of three well known streets: Peynier Street, Micoud Street and Laborie Street, and is opposite the in , .
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: Roman Catholic cathedral in Castries, Saint Lucia
  • Also known as: “Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries” and “Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception”
  • Address: Micoud Street, Castries

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Derek Walcott Square and Mindoo Phillip Park.

Park
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is a public square and park located in central , . The square is bounded by Bourbon, Brazil, Laborie and Micoud Streets.

Pitch
is a multipurpose stadium located in Marchand, , . It is a training and competition venue for cricket, association football, rugby and track and field, among other sports. is situated 2,600 feet southeast of Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries.

Government office
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is the official residence of the governor-general of Saint Lucia. The house is located on the crest of , near . The first that was built on this site was destroyed by a hurricane in 1817, before its completion. is situated 3,000 feet southwest of Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castries and Cul De Sac.

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is the capital city of . Founded by the French in 1650, now has a population of just over 11,000. doesn't have a lot to offer visitors, and it's usually just a place that you'll pass through on your way to the more obvious attractions of Saint Lucia.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 2 miles south of Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries.

Locality
is a settlement on the island of ; it is located at the northern end of the island towards its heart, between Trois Pitons and Barre Denis. In 2001 it had a population of 112 people in 30 households. is situated 2½ miles south of Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries.

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries

Latitude
14.00888° or 14° 0′ 32″ north
Longitude
-60.99012° or 60° 59′ 24″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
776X2255+HX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 255580407
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­cathedral
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q5052198
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Spanish—“Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries” goes by many names.

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