Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo
Marcial Freitas e Costa · Maputo, Mozambique · 1944
Marcial Freitas e Costa used clean geometric forms and a slender central tower to give the cathedral a modern identity. The composition contrasts with the more elaborate historic buildings around Maputo’s central square, while maintaining a strong axial relationship with the public space. Visiting: An active Catholic cathedral on Praça da Independência; visitors can usually enter outside services.