St. George's Cathedral, Freetown
St. George's Cathedral
One of the oldest Anglican cathedrals in West Africa, completed in 1828. Its stone tower and stained glass windows reflect Freetown's history as a settlement for freed slaves.
Construction of St. George's Cathedral began in 1817 and was completed in 1828. It is the Anglican cathedral of Sierra Leone and contains monuments and stained-glass windows commemorating figures from the abolition movement and early missionaries. Located in the city center, surrounded by colonial-era government buildings and busy markets, it is a good stop while walking around downtown. The choral singing during Sunday services is especially atmospheric. Please dress respectfully when visiting.
Opening hours
Daytime; Sunday worship
Nearby sights
- Big Market
- Sierra Leone National Museum
- St. John's Maroon Church
- Old Fourah Bay College Building
- Sierra Leone National Railway Museum
- Leicester Peak
- Lumley Beach
- Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary