⛪ Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basseterre
Saint Kitts and Nevis
About This Sacred Site
The Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Basseterre is the main Roman Catholic church in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The original church was built by the French in the 17th century and has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times due to fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The current stone structure dates from the late 19th century and features a commanding tower that dominates the Basseterre skyline. It serves as a centre of Catholic worship for the island federation.
Key Facts
- •Originally built by French colonists in the 17th century
- •Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times due to fires and natural disasters
- •The current structure dates from the late 19th century
- •Features a prominent tower visible across Basseterre
- •Saint Kitts was the first Caribbean island to be colonized by Europeans
Location
Coordinates: 17.2955, -62.7230
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