The Church of San Buenaventura in Casablanca, Morocco, was founded by Franciscan Catholics around 1890.[1][2] Built on territory Sultan Hassan I of Morocco granted to King Alfonso XII,[3] it was the seat of the Spanish church in Casablanca from the late 19th century.[2]
| Church of San Buenaventura | |
|---|---|
 Nave of the Church of San Buenaventura | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Franciscan Catholicism |
| Location | |
| Location | Tangier Street, Medina |
| Municipality | Casablanca |
| Country | Morocco |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°36′06″N 7°37′12″W / 33.60155085142232°N 7.620124299762108°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1890 |
It ceased to operate as a church in 1968, after which it hosted families in need.[2] The Spanish Embassy ceded the property to the city of Casablanca.[3]
Around 2016, the 1250 m site was transformed into a cultural center serving the community of the medina.[2][4][3]
References edit
- ^ Alexandre, Nicolas (2019). Lire Casablanca une grammaire d'urbanisme et d'architecture. Emmanuel Neiger, Bernard Toulier. Mohammedia: Senso Unico Editions. p. 28. ISBN 978-9920-38-328-8. OCLC 1201747808.
- ^ a b c d "L'église espagnole «Buenaventura» fait peau neuve". Le Matin (in French). Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ a b c "Virée dans le Casa intramuros". Le Desk. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "La médina de Casablanca se refait une beauté". www.maroc-hebdo.press.ma (in French). Retrieved 2021-03-11.
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