This church is managed by The Bermuda National Trust and it's a apparently a popular tourist attraction here in Bermuda. The local residents advised us that there were a lot of Islanders and other non resident people getting married inside the structure. The structure was apparently started in 1874 but was not completed. That gave rise to the Bermuda Cathedral which was started a few years later and became a focal point here in Bermuda. This stop was definitely worth visiting and listening to the locals tell the story of the Scottish architect William Hay who started the structure...
Read moreA church is a building used for Christian religious activities, particularly for worship services, prayer, and other religious ceremonies. Churches are often characterized by their architectural features, such as steeples, stained glass windows, and ornate decorations. They serve as places of spiritual gathering and community for Christians. In addition to their religious functions, churches can also provide social services, charitable work, and educational programs. The term "church" can also refer to the entire body of Christian believers or to a specific denomination or...
Read moreAlthough it's supposed to be open 24 hours, it was all locked up so we could only look at the outside. I'm not entirely sure why. Maybe I have a different definition of "open." We went around 5pm on a Friday night. The structure is nice from what we could see but it was a serious disappointment to get up there and realize it's not actually opened. I really wanted to see more than just the outside. There is one sign explaining things and while it isn't very detailed and I would have loved more architectural and historical interpretation, it was an...
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