Sacred Sites & Historic Places of Worship

This collection highlights the diverse architectural and spiritual landscape of Suriname and French Guiana. It features the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral in Paramaribo, one of the largest wooden structures in the Western Hemisphere, alongside historic parish churches like St. Lawrence in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. The list also includes significant Hindu temples, such as the Arya Samaj Ved Mandir, and local mosques, reflecting the region's pluralistic heritage and the coexistence of Christian, Hindu, and Islamic traditions.

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo

The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, also called Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, is a wooden Roman Catholic cathedral located in…

St. Lawrence Church, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

The St. Lawrence Church is a religious building that serves as a parish church dependent on the Diocese of Cayenne which was created by pope…

Shri Hanuman Mandir

Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Hanuman.

Arya Samaj Ved Mandir

Hindu temple belonging to the Arya Samaj movement, which emphasizes Vedic teachings.

Masdjid Djamiatul Islamiyah

Sunni mosque and community place of worship.

AAI Islam Meerzorg

Mosque located in the Meerzorg district, serving the local Muslim community.

Masdjid Darussalaam

Local mosque and Islamic place of worship.

Église Paroissiale d'Apatou

Catholic parish church located in the riverside town of Apatou, French Guiana.