- Address: Jl. Kapten Muslihat No.22, Paledang, Bogor Tengah, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16122, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 251 8321188
- Website: bmvkatedralbogor.org
- Denomination: Catholicism
- Diocese: Bogor
- Architectural style: Neo-Gothic
- Founder: M.J. D. Klassens
- Construction: 1896-1905 years.
Temples of the South-East Asia region have always attracted the interest of scientists, archaeologists and ordinary people. In the 21st century, the number of pilgrims and tourists wishing to look at the shrine is growing every year. The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bogor is no exception.
Description of the Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic church and the cathedral of the Bogor diocese. It is located in Indonesia, on the island of Java . It is the province of Western Java. The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bogor is one of the largest functioning Catholic temples of the island.
The cathedral was built in the Neo-Gothic style between 1896-1905. The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bogor is recognized as one of the oldest and most important sights of the city, both religious and architectural. The church building is located in the now historical part of the city.
The founder of the Council is Adam Carolus Klassens, Bishop of the Netherlands. It was he who acquired in 1881 the land on which the inn for Catholics was originally built. His nephew later became the first priest in the new church.
What is interesting Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The building of the temple is decorated with a sculpture of the Madonna and Child, which was installed above the main entrance to the building in a special azure niche. The rest of the building is painted white, and the roof is covered with brown tiles. The tower part is built on the right side of the building.
On the territory of the church there is a seminary and a Catholic high school, as well as administrative offices, in which offices of some Catholic services are open, incl. women and youth.
How to get to the Cathedral?
The most convenient transport , on which you can get here, is a taxi or a rented car. You can also use the city bus or train, but from the nearest station and stop to the Cathedral you will have to walk for at least half an hour on foot.
Inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bogor can be reached during the service.