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Kelechi Anabaraonye -
2 months ago
Great Gothic architecture in the heart of Lagos Island. Wonderful history attached to the Afro Brazilians and French priests originally holding masses. Intriguing historical timeline.
It was constructed circa 1932ΓÇô1934/36 and was designed by Afro-Brazilians of the Brazilian Quarters or Popo Aguda. Builders included Afro-Brazilians and some French priests of the SMA. ItΓÇÖs designed in the French Gothic style of architecture and features pinnacles, foils, arches, smaller chapels dedicated to different saints in the Roman Catholic history and intriguing stained glass windows.
if you look very well, youΓÇÖd find a stained glass window donated by Candido da Rocha, LagosΓÇÖ first recorded millionaire. if you look more closely, youΓÇÖd find a gift from Governor Moloney for the healing of his daughter.