St. John's Cathedral
An Anglican cathedral with twin towers on high ground in the capital; its white Baroque exterior conceals a pine-lined interior built to resist earthquakes.
St. John's Cathedral was begun in the 17th century. After an earthquake in 1843, it was rebuilt in stone in 1845. Its two white Baroque towers are the landmark of the capital's skyline. To withstand earthquakes and hurricanes, the interior is wholly lined with pine, creating a 'church within a church.' The graveyard holds colonial-era tombstones. The cathedral is under long-term restoration and opening hours are irregular, but the exterior can be viewed at any time. It is about a 10-minute walk from the cruise terminal.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day; interior depends on restoration work
Nearby sights
- Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
- Redcliffe Quay & Heritage Quay
- Fort James
- Dickenson Bay
- Fort Barrington
- Jolly Beach
- Mount Obama
- Fig Tree Drive