Kyrkor i Guadeloupe

Historic Churches of Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe’s religious architecture reflects a blend of colonial history, Caribbean resilience, and 20th-century innovation. This collection features key spiritual sites across the archipelago, including the 19th-century Neo-Classical St. Pierre and Paul Church and the Basse-Terre Cathedral, a national monument. Many structures, such as those in Morne-à-l'Eau and Lamentin, showcase the distinctive reinforced concrete style of architect Ali Tur, commissioned following the 1928 hurricane. From the 17th-century foundations in Vieux-Habitants to the remote chapels of La Désirade, these landmarks define the island's cultural landscape.