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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 119 attractions in Savannah
Traveler Description: The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
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Attraction type: Religious site
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Address: 222 East Harris Street Savannah, GA 31401
Tel: 912 233 4709
Fax: 912 233 8229

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Reviews of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

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5 of 5 stars
Woodbridge, VA
Jul 10, 2008

My husband and I shared our 27th Anniversary in Savannah. It is the most spectacular city we've ever visited. The beauty and Southern charm is like no other! And this church will leave an impression like no other! I was truly amazed by the beauty inside and out! It definitely looks like something you would see in another country. I... more

5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
May 16, 2008

Try to time your visit to when church isn't in service. They let you go in and take as many pictures as you want. There is no cost to do this although you can make a donation (we donated a dollar which got us a postcard of the church). Sit down and take in all the beauty. Many of the... more

5 of 5 stars
Athens, GA
Apr 8, 2008

Nothing much more to say than what is said in the title. An amazing church in pristine condition. Free tours usually being done throughout the day by volunteers. People are welcomed to take as many photos as they desire and no prohibition on flash photography. If you are even considering visiting here, please do. I don't think anyone will be... more

5 of 5 stars
Tunica, Ms
Apr 5, 2008

It is beautiful from the outside with those famous double spires but it is stunning on the inside. I suspect it would have been worth going to a mass to have heard that huge pipe organ. Do yourself a favor and see this cathedral. It is a piece of art inside and out. more

5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, OH
Sep 16, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This was definately worth seeing. It was beautiful on the inside. We walked to it and strolled through the cemetary beside it. It is a must-see. more

4 of 5 stars
Indianapolis
Apr 29, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Really beautiful and definitely worth stopping in for a bit. Don't plan your day around it though - doesn't take that much time. more

Feb 21, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We stopped here on our "trolly tour" of Savannah and it was definately worth stopping. The inside is amazing. You have to stop here and the best part is its free! more

5 of 5 stars
Manassas, VA
Feb 18, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This cathedral is beautiful inside. The stations of the cross are beautifully crafts and the altar is ornate and very grand. I went in between masses (7:30 am and Noon on weekdays). The public is welcome to attend the masses otherwise it is closed to visitors until the masses are over. This is also a stop on many of the... more

Dec 29, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

I attended Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve With My Mom. The Church is pretty. They do alot of insense in the Mass which will make you choke. If you have Bishiop Boland as your Celebrant. Here is my fore Warning. He is real sweet and kind and all but He Talks and Talks for 2 hours Straight. over99.9 precent of... more

Jul 13, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

There are no words to describe this place. It is simply breath taking. I had wanted to go inside for months now since me and my mom and sister were in Savannah but they were closed that day for cleaning or something. So when me and my husband went back to Savannah for our anniversary this week he made sure... more

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Address

222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Tel: 912 233 4709 Fax: 912 233 8229