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Grey
Street Mosque , is the largest in the
Southern Hemisphere. The first mosque on this
site was built in 1927. Its verandahs and gold
dome overlook the bustling commerce of Grey
Street.
Riverside Soofie Mosque and Mausoleum
stands on the north bank of the Umgeni River and dates back to
1895.
Kenville Mosque has twin towers and intricate design drawing
inspiration from mosques in Nairobi and India
St
Anthony's Catholic Church and
Presbytery is located in Centenary Road. It was built in
1936 to accommodate Durban's growing Indian Catholic
population. Spanish influences are evident in its architecture
and interior.
Manning
Road Methodist Church is a
landmark church of its kind. Its architecture was inspired by
the early Mediaeval architecture of the Romanesque period.
The
St. Emmanuel Cathedral, once set in the
shaded tranquility of Cathedral street, now
finds itself amidst the hubbub of the inner
city. The exterior of red face brick is crowned
with gothic spires.
St.
John's Mission in Clernaville
west of Durban was founded by the late Bishop Masango in the
late '70s. He is believed to have died for three days and come
back to life to fulfill his mission to heal the
nation.
Umgeni
Road Temple Complex provides
for all forms of traditional Hinduism. It is one of the oldest
and largest temples in South Africa dating back to 1883. Its
architecture and central shrine are reminiscent of shrines
found throughout South India.
Durban
Hindu Temple located in
Somtseu Road is the only remaining temple in the area. It was
built in 1901 by the wealthier Hindi speaking community of
Durban then resident in the Brickhill Road area. This temple
served their communities and the small minorities of Hindis
(Vaishnavites) then living in the Magazine and Railway
barracks across the road.
Cato
Manor Hindu Temple is on the
corner of Booth Road. It was established after the floods of
1905 and 1917 had necessitated constant rebuilding of the
original Gengaimman temple (which was devastated by severe
flooding of the Umbilo River in 1903).
Hare
Krishna Temple, an awe-inspiring
edifice exuding architectural opulence in Chatsworth. Its
architectural features, marble tiles, brass ornaments, crystal
chandeliers, solid gold statuettes and enormous pictures of
Hindu deities, make for a fascinating visit.
(These sites have been
sourced from the Durban Experience web
site)
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