#811 Globally
⛪ Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels Barbados
Barbados
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels has served as the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Barbados since 1825. Built of locally quarried coral limestone, the cathedral has been rebuilt several times due to hurricane damage. Its soaring interior and beautiful stained glass windows make it one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the Caribbean.
Key Facts
- •The original church on this site was built in 1665
- •The current structure was completed in 1789 after hurricane destruction
- •George Washington reportedly worshipped here during his 1751 visit to Barbados
- •Built from locally quarried coral limestone in Georgian architectural style
- •The cathedral can seat over 1,500 worshippers
Location
Coordinates: 13.0979, -59.6178
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