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Church of San Buenaventura

The Church of San Buenaventura (Église San Buenaventura) is a historical site in Casablanca, built in 1891 and originally home to the Spanish Franciscans. Its construction predates the French Protectorate, making it an early and crucial piece of evidence regarding the significant role the Spanish community played in the city before the major French colonial development. The church, a simple, historical structure, has since been converted into a Cultural Center, preserving the building while repurposing it for public benefit and highlighting the city's pre-colonial European influences.

Timeline

1891

Construction Date

The church was built for the Spanish Franciscans.

1980

Conversion to Cultural Center

The church was converted into a cultural center (Approximate date).

Location