⛪ Spanish Town Cathedral
Jamaica
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of St James in Spanish Town (originally St Jago de la Vega) is the oldest Anglican cathedral in the former British colonies outside of the British Isles. Located in Jamaica's former capital, the original Spanish chapel on this site dates to 1525, with the current structure rebuilt in 1714. The cathedral has witnessed the full sweep of Jamaican history from Spanish colonization through emancipation.
Key Facts
- •The original Spanish chapel on this site was built in 1525
- •The current structure was rebuilt in 1714 after the Spanish original deteriorated
- •Spanish Town served as Jamaica's capital from 1534 to 1872
- •One of the oldest Anglican cathedrals outside the British Isles
- •Contains historical monuments and plaques from Jamaica's colonial period
Location
Coordinates: 18.0075, -76.9561
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