Adjacent to the Victoria Street Market, the cathedral was at the center of political activity in the mid-1980s and became known for the role it played in the struggle against apartheid. Today, you'll find that the sanctuary offers a quiet place to retreat from Durban's frenzied central business district. Built in 1902 in French provincial and neo-Gothic style, the cathedral draws locals and tourists of every race, creed, class and religion to its weekday services. The stations of the cross that line the walls inside are a gift from the Empress Eugenie as a memorial to her son, Louis Napolean, who was killed in the Zulu War of 1879. They are a replica of the stations found in Sacre Coure de Montmarte in Paris and are carved out of marble from Carrera in Italy. Daily 6 am-6 pm. Corner of Cathedral Road and Queen Street, Durban. Phone 306-3595.
