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Basilica of St. John the Baptist

200 Military Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (Downtown)
709-754-2170
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Ranked #6 of 29 attractions in St. John's
Type: Specialty Museums, Libraries
Description: Museum featuring historical and artistic artifacts pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.
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Orono, ME
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81 reviews 81 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We were the only visitors at the time, with a mass happening in a small side chapel during our visit. The basilica's custodian noticed that we were visitors, and took the time to explain some of the history and artistic details of this beautiful basilica. Ornate and well maintained, this is worth taking the time to see during any visit... More

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Montreal, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

What a wonderful piece of history-immense -well maintained and located near all hotels and shops --a must to visit.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

This was like something I owul dexpect to see in Rome, not in St. John's Newfoundland. What a truly staggering cathedral

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St. John's, Newfoundland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This church is a must see for all visitors to St. John's. My husband and I were married there. Difficult to describe. Just show up and sit for a while, walk around or come for mass.

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St. John's, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

I enjoyed the post Christmas hymns and message of the homily. The children, who performed the readings were impressive because of their eloquence and diction. I've heard adults do a bumbling job of the same material.

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Nova Scotia
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Only got to see from the outside......our loss I'm sure. If I come back will try to see inside. Magnificent.

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Ajax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Basilica was gorgeous, we wandered around guide-free for about an hour and loved it. A gentleman who was cleaning stopped and chatted for a bit and offered some information and then suggested we pop next door to see the Veiled Virgin. And that was the best treat of all. The private showing we had of a truly breath-taking piece was... More

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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

This church is beautiful and is a prominent feature in downtown St. John's. I make sure to go to this church on Christmas Eve because it's my favourite.

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See 10 more reviews by MerwenPendragon for St. John's
Ottawa and United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Very well located. Easy to access and so beautiful inside. We did have a tour guide however who's knowledge of the Basilica was excellent!

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Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

This is a lovely church, and quite worth the visit. While there, you must also slip next door and see the Veiled Virgin at the Presentation Motherhouse. It is a magnificent piece of sculpture, and photos can not do it justice.

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