St. George's Cathedral
One of the tallest wooden churches in the world, its gleaming white Gothic spire is the most recognisable colonial landmark in Georgetown.
St. George's Anglican Cathedral was completed in 1899 and stands about 43 metres tall. It has long been cited as one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world. It was built from greenheart, a dense local hardwood, and its exterior is painted white. The pointed arch windows and projecting eaves show a Gothic Revival style. The interior's timber vaulted ceiling and stained glass are worth a closer look. Outside service times, visitors are generally welcome free of charge, but modest dress is expected. The cathedral is on North Church Street in the city centre, and you can walk between it, the National Museum, the Promenade Gardens and City Hall to create a colonial architecture walk. The building has undergone restoration in recent years, so some areas may be fenced off.
Opening hours
Open by day; visits restricted during prayer times
Nearby sights
- Georgetown City Hall
- Guyana National Museum
- Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Promenade Gardens
- Stabroek Market
- Parliament Building (Public Buildings)
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Brickdam Cathedral)