The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
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Stunning Cathedral! 60 stained glass original windows (15 have been refurbished as we all know time is not our friend) Amazing architecture and this Cathedral has that special smell of "old" when walking around it. 🙂 There are stories about the inside statues and you can take pictures but don't use a flash or employee will ask you not to take pictures. Signs when you come in state to speak low...all voices echo and plus its disrespectful to raise your voice in a holy structure. Very worth your time to see all the Cathedrals in St. Johns Newfoundland! I provided a few pictures from my visit there.
MelodyMelody
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This Basilica church in St. Johns! It's like, seriously mind-blowing. The architecture is off-the-charts amazing and beautiful. You walk in and it's like stepping into a whole other world. The details are insane, with these crazy arches and intricate carvings that'll blow your mind. And the lighting? So mystical. It's like being in a dream. This place is next-level awesome, a total game-changer when it comes to churches. You gotta see it to believe it. We had the opportunity to experience a wedding ceremony of my friend in this amazing church btw.
Showrav RoyShowrav Roy
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We stopped by this beautiful church as it was just up the hill from our suite in a Jellybean house. You can go in on your own and they had a young adult / student available to answer any questions. The outside with all the stonework and 2 large clock towers was magnificent! Inside they had many beautiful stained glass windows and a ginormous wood organ that is a feat of human ingenuity! Entrance is by donation and they have QR codes (barcode) that you can use your phone to donate $5, $10 or $20. Stop by of you’re in St John’s!
Patrick GrahamPatrick Graham
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Couldn't go in because of a wedding, but looking through the door it seems like a wonderful Basilica. The exterior is very impressive, large and ornately decorated. It sits atop the hill and would have had the best view across the harbour when built. Sadly, city growth has limited that view, but it is still very good. The entrance to the Basilica is also impressive with a large arch and statuary. It's a good walk from the harbour, about 15 minutes, with quite a steep incline. Worth the walk.
Brenton BBrenton B
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On my second trip to Newfoundland I was finally able to see the inside of the Basilica, and I'm so grateful that I did. The buildings architectural design and the many stained glass windows are extraordinary .. stunning .. breathtaking. Stop in for a visit and/or tour when in St. John's, and you may be lucky enough to hear the organ player playing a haunting melody. What a treat!
Sharren K. GrantSharren K. Grant
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This basilica is in walking distance from the Rooms Gallery. Open on Sundays for viewing between 10 and 4 pm and during mass between 6 and 7pm. The stained glass and the interior architectural details are beautiful. Well worth popping in. The church is currently collecting baby items (diapers, wash cloths, etc) to prepare hampers for the community.
Vanessa MackenzieVanessa Mackenzie
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Nearby Attractions Of The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Rooms
Bannerman Park
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
Harbourside Park
Downhome Shoppe & Gallery
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
St. John's Haunted Hike
Crow's Nest Officers' Club
Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador
Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site
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Jack Astor's Bar & Grill St John's
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200 Military Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 5G9, Canada
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thebasilica.net
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The Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland.
attractions: The Rooms, Bannerman Park, Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road, Harbourside Park, Downhome Shoppe & Gallery, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's Haunted Hike, Crow's Nest Officers' Club, Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador, Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site, restaurants: Jack Astor's Bar & Grill St John's, YellowBelly Brewery, St. John's Fish Exchange Kitchen & Wet Bar, The Duke Of Duckworth, Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food, The Celtic Hearth, Shamrock City Pub, Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca St. John's Downtown, Bernard Stanley Gastropub, The Merchant Tavern
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