Church of San Buenaventura
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| Church of San Buenaventura | |
|---|---|
 Nave of the former church in 2020 | |
  Church of San Buenaventura Location of the former church in Morocco | |
 Church of San Buenaventura | |
| 33°36′06″N 7°37′12″W / 33.60155085142232°N 7.620124299762108°W | |
| Address | Tangier Street, Casablanca |
| Country | Morocco |
| Denomination | Catholicism (former) |
| Religious institute | Franciscans |
| History | |
| Status | Church (1890–1968) |
| Dedication | Saint Buenaventura |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Specifications | |
| Floor area | 1,250 m2 (13,500 sq ft) |
The Church of San Buenaventura is a former Roman Catholic church, located in the Medina of Casablanca, Morocco. The church was founded by Franciscans in c. 1890.[1][2] Built on territory Sultan Hassan I of Morocco granted to King Alfonso XII,[3] it was the seat of the Spanish church in Casablanca from the late 19th century.[2]
It ceased to operate as a church in 1968, after which it hosted families in need.[2] The Spanish Embassy ceded the property to the city of Casablanca.[3] Around 2016, the 1,250-square-metre (13,500 sq ft) site was transformed into a cultural center serving the community of the Medina.[2][4][3]
