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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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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Don't miss this incredible cathedral. It is truly a work of art. The stained glass is breathatking and once at the front, turn and look back to see the incredible pipe organ. This church is really beautiful and should not be missed when in Savannah.

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Lexington, TN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I'l be the first to admit I am not much for religious artifacts and in my opinion old churches and cathedrals qualify. However, my best friend who was with us on this trip wanted to visit and we stopped in after between two other destinations. This place is gorgeous with amazing architecture and amazing acoustics. Bump a pew and you'll... More

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See 26 more reviews by bookwormwendy for Savannah
Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It was the most beautiful church I have ever been in. We were able to go to mass and it was wonderful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went to Mass on Saturday afternoon. The church is magnificent, and the Mass was wonderful. The experience was inspirational.

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Houston,Tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The inside of this Cathedral is break taking. We have never seen any place more beautiful. We took many photos.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were very disappointed when we arrived at this church as the entire front of it was under construction and covered with scaffold. In addition we wanted to go inside but there was a wedding going on and we were unable to get in. I am sure it would have been beautiful and I can't wait to go back and... More

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Oxfordshire UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful church inside. The stained glass windows, the solid oak pews and the ceiling are well worth studying. The lady at the table inside was not that helpful or friendly when asked a question but we enjoyed our visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Very pretty and well maintained. It's awe inspiring when you walk in. I will say they don't like wearing hats so its advised to take it off

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See 14 more reviews by Allanobrien for Savannah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Visited this beautiful church on the "On and Off" trolly tour. We were lucky and a presentation was just beginning. The volunteer staff gives a very informative lecture on the history of the church and its many interesting "stories" over the years. The couple with us were German-French and recognized the carved pieces before the volunteer got to it. It... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The outside is under renovation, so it was surrounded by scaffolding, but the inside is as impressive as ever. Awe inspiring. Well worth the time to stop and give thanks you are in Savannah!! lol

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