Sacré-Cœur Cathedral, Brazzaville

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Brazzaville is a striking brick church built in the colonial era, its warm red walls and pointed forms making it a recognisable landmark of the capital. Serving the Catholic archdiocese, it has hosted decades of worship, ordinations and national commemorations. The building's design combines European ecclesiastical models with the local use of fired brick, giving it a distinctive presence among the city's institutions.