| Building Name: | Saint Augustin Basilica Arabic: بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس French: Basilique de Saint-Augustin |
| Location: | Annaba, Algeria |
| Geo: | 36.8819°N 7.7447°W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Catholic Church |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Province: | Diocese of Constantine |
| Status: | Basilica, parish church |
| Functional Status: | Active |
| Architecture: | yes |
| Architecture Type: | church |
| Groundbreaking: | 1881 |
| Year Completed: | 1900 |
The St Augustin Basilica (Arabic: بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس; French: Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, led by Abbe Pougnet. The church was dedicated April 24, 1914 and dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo. It was built not far from the remains of the Basilica Pacis built by Saint Augustine,[1] where he died while the city was besieged by Vandals. The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones. It is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine.
The Basilica was built with Stones imported from France. Its Carrara marble, breathtaking stained glass and massive arches depict Roman, Byzantine and Moorish architecture style influences.[2]
