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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
912 233 4709
As featured in Budget friendly Savannah
Ranked #2 of 109 attractions in Savannah
5.0 of 5 stars 520 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Fee: No
Description: The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
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Eden, North Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Well worth a 30 minute stop to check this place out... This Cathedral is amazing.

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Palm Coast Fl
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This church is so beautiful! It really ranks up there with the churches in Europe. Lots of gold and blue inside and the stained glass is exceptional. Very easy to get on the trolley line.

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See 3 more reviews by HeatherJ144 for Savannah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

It is free to enter and look around the cathedral. It is truly stunning and is a must see, especially for the architecture lover!

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The statues and stained glass was amazing. We were on the old town tours and would recommend this stop.

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Savannah, GA
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64 reviews 64 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Years ago I lived in the condos across the street, and this cathedral is truly a landmark and the center of the savannah community. The sound of the cathedral bells is a truly Savannah experience.

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See 8 more reviews by SavannahLady2010 for Savannah
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful church and worth taking a look even if you are not catholic. Regular Sunday masses if you are

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Ayden, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

very impressive architecture and hx. Credit the people

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Montgomery, Alabama
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I'm no Catholic and I haven't visited 100 cathedrals, but whoa! Absolutely beautiful. Very courteous greeting staff as well.

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The paintings, stained glass and hand carved stations of the cross were amazing. would rival many of the cathedrals in Europe

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Cumming, Georgia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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The interior of the church is not to be missed but do plan accordingly as mass is around the lunch hour

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