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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401 (Downtown)
912 233 4709
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As featured in Budget friendly Savannah
Ranked #3 of 112 attractions in Savannah
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
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Los Banos, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Church was covered in scaffolding. However, it was open to tour. Very beautiful inside. Stained glass windows were incredible.

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Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The church is beautiful and gives you a moment in time to reflect on history, religion and today. You can light candles for loved ones. There was a guide to answer questions and tell the history of the church.

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The South
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist should be a must visit for anyone touring Savannah. The architecture is stunning, as are the stainglass, and the various stations of the cross. I love the soaring ceiling and the beautiful pipes on the back wall. The alter is beautiful as well. Its a wonderful stop, well worth time. On my most... More

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Seal Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The first time we tried to go, the doors were locked. Since there is extensive renovation to the outside, we assumed the church was closed. The following day some friendly people mentioned they had been there, so we were back again. Totally worth it. One of the ushers from the church was there and had much information on the windows,... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Unfortunately the outside was in the process of being restored when I visited but the inside was stunning ! Definitely worth a visit.

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This Cathedral is a landmark in Savannah and I can't get enough! You can just walk in and take some really cool shots. It's pretty much centered in the heart of Savannah. Great coffee house close by.

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

My family and I attended Sunday Mass. We ended up sitting in the back since we have a baby and had a hard time hearing. However the art and details on the walls and windows is amazing and even if you aren't Catholic I recommand stopping by for a visit based alone on the attention to detail. Currently they are... More

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Warner Robins, Georgia, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Catholic or not, you'll be stunned by the beauty and majesty. To use an overused term, the cathedral is "Awesome."

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Fountain Valley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

No admission to enter, just make sure to go when there is no service being conducted. Quite impressive inside with all the stained glass.

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Northfield, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

They don't make them like this anymore. We didn't get to go thru too much of it because of a wedding and rehearsal taking place, but the guide stationed at the door was knowledgeable and friendly. He told us all we wanted to know.

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