Church of San Buenaventura explained

Church of San Buenaventura
Coordinates:33.6016°N -7.6201°W
Religious Affiliation:Franciscan Catholicism
Location:Tangier Street, Medina
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Municipality:Casablanca
Country:Morocco
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Established:1890
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The Church of San Buenaventura in Casablanca, Morocco, was founded by Franciscan Catholics around 1890.[1] [2] Built on territory Sultan Hassan I of Morocco granted to King Alfonso XII,[3] it was the seat of the Spanish church in Casablanca from the late 19th century.

It ceased to operate as a church in 1968, after which it hosted families in need. The Spanish Embassy ceded the property to the city of Casablanca.

Around 2016, the 1250 m

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site was transformed into a cultural center serving the community of the medina.[4]

References

  1. Book: Alexandre, Nicolas. Lire Casablanca une grammaire d'urbanisme et d'architecture. 2019. Senso Unico Editions. Emmanuel Neiger, Bernard Toulier. 978-9920-38-328-8. Mohammedia. 28. 1201747808.
  2. Web site: L’église espagnole «Buenaventura» fait peau neuve. 2021-03-11. Le Matin. fr.
  3. Web site: Virée dans le Casa intramuros. 2021-03-11. Le Desk. en-US.
  4. Web site: La médina de Casablanca se refait une beauté. 2021-03-11. www.maroc-hebdo.press.ma. fr.