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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 143 attractions in Savannah
Traveler Description: The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
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Attraction type: Religious site
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Address: 222 East Harris Street Savannah, GA 31401
Tel: 912 233 4709
Fax: 912 233 8229

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4 of 5 stars
bwco   137 contributions
Morris County, NJ
Oct 25, 2009
5/6 found this review helpful

This church is one of the highest structures in the historic district. The spires are some of the tallest structures in Savannah. You can see them throughout the historic district. (They actually make a good landmark if you are walking around the area). Once you get inside, the inside is beautiful. There is also a very beautiful statue of Mother... more

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5 of 5 stars
kortni01   6 contributions
Virginia
Oct 6, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This place is absolutely gorgeous! We had a private tour guide who is Catholic (Explore Savannah) walk us through the Cathedral and tell us some of the history of this amazing place. This made the visit more meaningful being that we are not Catholic and do not know much about their practices and the details of the Cathedral. He also... more

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5 of 5 stars
HotSavannahCouple   5 contributions
Rincon GA
Sep 27, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This church is definitely worth the stop to see! It is very beautiful inside! It is free to go in a take a look. You can light a candle in memory of a loved one also. I have been inside many times and always take visitors there to see inside and they are never disappointed. This church is more beautiful... more

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5 of 5 stars
lynardskynardchic   6 contributions
Davie, Florida
Sep 22, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

So I let my 5 star rating do its thing. You have to go here if you are in Savannah. more

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5 of 5 stars
MZVikkee   47 contributions
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Sep 7, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

You must visit this cathedral while in Savannah. The place is breathtaking. more

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5 of 5 stars
wesleyd21   12 contributions
Savannah, GA
Jul 28, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Must see during advent. Around Christmas time the church is decorated with the most beautiful nativity scene. more

Beautiful
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5 of 5 stars
JSBlumer   7 contributions
Plano, TX
Jul 16, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The cathedral is a beautiful stop on a walk through Savannah. They played patriotic music on the 4th on the pipe organ and it was one of the highlights of our stay. more

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5 of 5 stars
beachcomber87   35 contributions
concord, nc
Jun 28, 2009

This was one of our favorite stops while we were in Savannah. It only takes about an hour or so, but worth the trip. Very Beautiful! My only complaint is there are no official tours. I would have really enjoyed finding out more information on all the different areas. There is no fee, but you can purchase items as donations. more

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5 of 5 stars
Binky_NYC   9 contributions
New York City
Jun 23, 2009

I have been to many cathedrals throughout Europe as I love cathedrals and I have to say, this one is just as beautiful as any I have seen. We went on Sunday after services and were so glad we finally made it there after putting it off all weekend. The architecture is stunning and the ambiance so calming. At the... more

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4 of 5 stars
sealunker   47 contributions
Charleston, South Carolina
Jun 22, 2009

This is a must see on a trip to Savannah. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to go inside but just the view from the outside was gorgeous. In fact we sat across the street for awhile at the coffee shop just to let the view soak in. more

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Address

222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Tel: 912 233 4709 Fax: 912 233 8229