Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo

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The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo is a prominent Catholic basilica and architectural landmark in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, known for its distinctive green-tiled roof and historical significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Catholic basilica
architectural landmark
church building
architecturalStyle modernist-influenced ecclesiastical architecture
country Republic of the Congo
dedicatedTo Saint Anne
denomination Latin Church worldwide
surface form: Latin Church
hasCulturalSignificance important site for community gatherings
symbol of Brazzaville’s colonial and post-colonial history
hasDistinctiveFeature curved roof profile
green-tiled roof
large pointed arches
hasPart altar
bell tower
nave
side chapels
stained-glass windows
hasPilgrimageFeastDay Feast of Saint Anne
hasReligiousFunction basilica minor
parish church
hasRoofColor green
hasRoofMaterial ceramic tiles
heritageStatus important historical landmark in the Republic of the Congo
major religious monument of Brazzaville
isInCityCenter true
isLandmarkOf Brazzaville
isMajorChurchIn Republic of the Congo NERFINISHED
languageOfLiturgy French
Kikongo
Lingala
locatedIn Brazzaville
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Brazzaville
surface form: Brazzaville Department
locatedOnContinent Africa
materialUsed brick
reinforced concrete
namedAfter Saint Anne
openToPublic yes
regionServed Archdiocese of Brazzaville
religiousAffiliation Roman Catholicism
surface form: Roman Catholic Church
significance major site for local religious festivals
symbol of Catholicism in Brazzaville
touristAttraction yes
usedFor Catholic worship
pilgrimage
religious ceremonies
visitorType international tourists
local worshippers

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Brazzaville hasBasilica Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo