Our Lady of the Rosary Church
The first Catholic church in Qatar, in Doha, consecrated in 2008. It stands with churches of other Christian denominations in a shared religious complex, and it serves Qatar's large community of expatriate workers.
- Where
- Doha, Qatar
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 25.2126, 51.5219
Get the Our Lady of the Rosary Church stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Doha volume with your photos and a note.
Near Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Al Thumama Stadium 2.7 km
A football stadium in the Al Thumama district, about 13 km south of central Doha. Its circular form echoes the gahfiya, the woven cap worn by men across the Arab world, and it hosted World Cup matches in 2022.
Al Janoub Stadium 7.9 km
A retractable roof football stadium in Al Wakrah, inaugurated on 16 May 2019. Its curved roof was inspired by the sails of the dhows that once sailed from the town's harbour, and it was designed by the architect Zaha Hadid's practice.
Qatar National Library 8.0 km
The national library of Qatar, in Education City, designed by the architect Rem Koolhaas and his firm OMA. Its single large reading hall is shaped like a folded sheet, and shelves rise from the floor in open tiers.
Msheireb Downtown Doha 8.2 km
A planned district in central Doha rebuilt on the site of the old Mushayrib quarter. Its streets mix new buildings with restored historic houses, and several of them now serve as small museums.
Al Koot Fort 8.3 km
A small fort in the heart of Doha, built in 1927 by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, close to Souq Waqif. It was used as a police station and now houses an exhibition, and is also known as the Doha Fort.
Souq Waqif 8.4 km
A traditional marketplace in the centre of Doha, selling spices, garments, handicrafts and souvenirs. Its narrow lanes of low mud coloured buildings are also lined with restaurants and cafes, and it is busiest in the evening.
Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center 8.6 km
A mosque and cultural centre in Doha, known as Fanar and for its tall spiral minaret. Visitors can look around the prayer hall and learn about Islam, and the tower is a landmark near the Corniche.
National Museum of Qatar 8.7 km
The national museum of Qatar, in Doha, in a building by the architect Jean Nouvel that opened to the public on 28 March 2019. Its interlocking discs resemble a desert rose crystal, and the galleries tell the story of the country from its geology to the present.
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Questions
Where is Our Lady of the Rosary Church?
Our Lady of the Rosary Church is in Doha, Qatar. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Thumama Stadium (2.7 km), Al Janoub Stadium (7.9 km), Qatar National Library (8.0 km).
How do I get the Our Lady of the Rosary Church stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Our Lady of the Rosary Church and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Doha volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Our Lady of the Rosary Church before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Doha volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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