[2] Situated in the downtown area of Bissau, it is noted for its function as a lighthouse.

Built in the same location, the current cathedral replaced the original church.

The architects of the current cathedral were João Simões and Galhardo Zilhão.

"[5] The cathedral is noted for its function as a lighthouse, with the light installed on its 36 metres (118 ft) high north tower.

[1] The light guides ships through the Geba River estuary to the Port of Bissau.