Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
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Religious and architectural landmark, a beautiful neo-Baroque building looming largely over the city of St. John's.
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JLB010
Hartford, CT164 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Watch out when the cruise ships are in town. When we got to the church there was a handmade cardboard sign with an entrance fee in various currencies. Churches don’t charge admission, so I figured this was a local scam to get the cruise crowd. Same thing happened in the local museum which I read was free. We gave up…sick of always being “taken”.
Written March 14, 2024
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David H
Bury, UK1,635 contributions
Feb 2022
Unfortunately you cannot approach the Cathedral from the West end, so it is difficult to appreciate the front, but instead have to walk in from the South gate.
Once inside we were amazed to find a wooden Cathedral built inside the older stone church. There was a welcomer inside who was able to answer questions, and we were free to wander around admiring this beautiful structure.
Once inside we were amazed to find a wooden Cathedral built inside the older stone church. There was a welcomer inside who was able to answer questions, and we were free to wander around admiring this beautiful structure.
Written February 20, 2022
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alseward53
Axminster, UK369 contributions
Nov 2019
Well worth a visit , this was part of our walking tour of St John’s. Plenty of history within this building and much work is needed throughout to restore to its best. A great start has been made internally and it would be great to attend a service here.
Written January 15, 2020
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ2,016 contributions
Mar 2023
We did a walking tour of the Town of St John. Part of that was the Cathedral. Unlike European Cathedrals the entire inside is finished with wood. Beautiful craftsmanship and there is stain glass also.
There is a mezzanine but it isn't used much. This was the church of the gentry and business owners.
There is a mezzanine but it isn't used much. This was the church of the gentry and business owners.
Written March 22, 2023
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S L
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It seems most of the major renovations have been done although please put donation money in their boxes as I think the roof needs fixing. It is gorgeous and a step back in time...you could tell there had been earthquakes just looking at the topography there with grave stones moved etc. I heard Oprah has a place on the island somewhere...instead of spending millions to refurbish one of her bathrooms she should do something wonderful for this run down island!!!!!!!!!!!
Written December 1, 2023
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Robert B
Massanutten, VA361 contributions
Mar 2023
This wonderful old cathedral is going through major repairs, but is very beautiful and interesting the tour. The interior has magnificent wood surfaces from the floor to the ceilings. The exterior is in pretty bad shape but restoration is continuing. I hope the repairs continue until this building is restored to its original glory!
Written March 25, 2023
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Seamus
Oakville, Canada1,660 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Reputed to be the largest of its kind in the Caribbean this seat of Anglicanism in the area is actually the third iteration of the church originally consecrated in 1683, and subsequently destroyed by damage or earthquake in later centuries. The structure is magnificent from afar, making a reference point for we tourists returning to the northwest area of the country. Sadly, only the interior has received the necessary work, allowing regular masses to be celebrated. The woodwork throughout is exceptionally fine and, like a previous reviewer, I also felt it ship-like in appearance and ambience. The exterior, however, is verging on a crumbling mess. There remains only one entrance to this edifice and the grounds are dilapidated. Funding for the extensive and necessary renovations of the exterior cannot simply be left to donations, but should be augmented by the government for this important historic site. Apart from the market in early morning, this sacred place is the only reason to enter the capital of Antigua.
Written March 9, 2024
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Robin B
Issaquah, WA364 contributions
Mar 2022
We decided to walk here on a whim. We were in Antigua as part of a cruise and our excursion was cancelled last-minute. If you have mobility issues, walking to the church is likely not feasible. The sidewalks all throughout town are in disrepair with missing pieces of concrete and missing storm water grates. The church was fairly easy to find as it's within sight of the cruise port. The church was undergoing renovations when we visited, but seemed close to completion. If you have time, stroll through the cemetery, there are many old and interesting headstones and memorials.
Written March 23, 2022
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Viatgesrjr
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico1,195 contributions
Dec 2019
Easy to spot from the cruise ship, so just decided to walk over and sea this beautiful landmark. We stayed on the grounds, did not tour within the cathedral since a funeral was being held.
A very important place in the history of the island. It would be interesting to learn more on a future trip.
A very important place in the history of the island. It would be interesting to learn more on a future trip.
Written March 8, 2020
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kezza17june
Florida111 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
A lot of history in this cathedral. They have renovated it since the wood had been infested. They have stain glass windows. If you are at a loos end in St Johns you could take in a stroll and visit but I would not go out of my way to visit.
Written March 3, 2022
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