⛪ St John's Cathedral
Antigua and Barbuda
About This Sacred Site
St John's Cathedral, officially the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine, dominates the skyline of the Antiguan capital with its twin baroque towers. Originally built in 1681 and rebuilt in stone in 1845 after earthquake damage, the cathedral features a distinctive pitch-pine interior designed to withstand seismic activity. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba.
Key Facts
- •First built in 1681 as a wooden structure
- •The current stone structure dates to 1845
- •Features iron gates said to have been taken from a French ship
- •The interior is encased in pitch pine to protect against earthquakes
- •Sits on a hilltop overlooking St John's harbour
Location
Coordinates: 17.1175, -61.8456
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