⛪ Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (St. John's, Newfoundland)
Canada
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland, is one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Romanesque architecture in North America. The present cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, was built between 1847 and 1885 after a devastating fire destroyed the city. Perched on a hill overlooking the colorful harbor, the cathedral's twin towers and cruciform design are visible from across the city. It serves as the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. The Great Fire of 1892 gutted the interior, which was beautifully restored with carved limestone columns and ornate woodwork.
Key Facts
- •Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, one of Britain's greatest Gothic architects
- •Survived the Great Fire of 1892 though its interior was gutted and later restored
- •One of the finest examples of Romanesque ecclesiastical architecture in North America
- •Overlooks the oldest European-settled harbor in North America
- •Contains a notable collection of stained glass from English studios
Location
Coordinates: 47.5637, -52.7093
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