Cathedrale de Milot
Cathedrale de Milot
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Andrew M
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Dec 2019
The Milot Cathedral is located just below the ruins of the Sans Souci Palace. It is a functioning church, and services were going on when I visited. I didn't try to enter but took photos from the outside. Best photos are taken from the ruins of the palace. The cathedral is circular and painted white with blue highlights. It has arched entrances to the west and north, and a series of arched windows around the structure. The most impressive area is the western entrance which is a portico with four columns. The triangular design above the columns would not be out of place in ancient Greece.
The northern entrance has quite a few steps leading up to it. The design of this area is similar to the western section, as there are three arches with a triangular shape at the top. The main difference here is that there are no columns supporting a portico. The dome shaped roof has black tiles and is topped by a cross. Also in the northern section is what we thought was a bell tower. This is a two story structure with an arch shaped door and two arch shaped windows above it. These arched designs are repeated on all sides of the structure. The roof is pyramid shaped and has a cross atop.
The church is probably the oldest in Haiti, as it was built between 1810-1813. King Henri Christophe was crowned in this cathedral. The church was destroyed by the 1842 earthquake, which also destroyed the nearby palace. The church was extensively repaired and restored between 1930-1933. To the west of the church, in a small park, is a statue of King Henri Christophe. After visiting this area, walk up to the palace to view the ruins. The Citadelle is also a must visit, a long uphill hike south west of this location.
The northern entrance has quite a few steps leading up to it. The design of this area is similar to the western section, as there are three arches with a triangular shape at the top. The main difference here is that there are no columns supporting a portico. The dome shaped roof has black tiles and is topped by a cross. Also in the northern section is what we thought was a bell tower. This is a two story structure with an arch shaped door and two arch shaped windows above it. These arched designs are repeated on all sides of the structure. The roof is pyramid shaped and has a cross atop.
The church is probably the oldest in Haiti, as it was built between 1810-1813. King Henri Christophe was crowned in this cathedral. The church was destroyed by the 1842 earthquake, which also destroyed the nearby palace. The church was extensively repaired and restored between 1930-1933. To the west of the church, in a small park, is a statue of King Henri Christophe. After visiting this area, walk up to the palace to view the ruins. The Citadelle is also a must visit, a long uphill hike south west of this location.
Written 4 January 2020
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SATravelers13
San Antonio, TX186 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
We have visited the cathedral before but the last time we were there was for the wedding of our good friends. So much history has been destroyed as the cathedral was extensively damaged in a fire last night, Easter Sunday 2020. I hope they are able to find out what happened and possibly rebuild the cathedral but unfortunately the dome was completely destroyed 😭
Written 13 April 2020
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Buckley941
Salina, KS31 contributions
Mar 2015
This old sanctuary carries peace and light in its well worn spaces. Disrepair and poor maintenance arr evident as Haiti's economy continues to falter, though the church has kept its good architectural bones. With a look if you are in Milot.
Written 8 February 2016
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Jen
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
I've never been able to go inside this building but from the outside it is still quite impressive. A Catholic building that was restored in the past decade I believe, its style is seems more like a mosque than a modern day church.
Written 18 January 2017
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KT J
Woodbridge, NJ66 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
I stopped there a bit on my way to Citadelle. Please notice that no microphone is needed inside the church because of the way its built; try to clap once inside and you'll hear the echo. The church is still being used today and definitely has lot of history.
Written 26 December 2015
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Kings
Baguio, Philippines8 contributions
Apr 2022
Unfortunately burnt recently: a lost in the Haitian cultural patrimony. hope to see it restore soon.
Written 25 January 2023
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LeGrace B
Ithaca, NY146 contributions
Nov 2016
This small gem of a church, with a rich history from the time of King Henry If at the gate of Sans Souci palace and is worth a few minutes before or after visiting the palace.
Written 16 July 2017
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Metravellingagain
85 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
I found that cathedral uninteresting from the outside. We could not visit the inside because it was closed. I am not sure it is on a tourist circuit but given it is next to the Palais, you have to go in front of it.
Written 20 December 2016
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Davancar
Keighley, UK812 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
We couldn't get in because it was locked. But it is also overshadowed by the Palace which is next door
Written 31 December 2015
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