Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Basilica of St. John the Baptist
A Romanesque twin-towered Catholic cathedral completed in 1855, once one of the largest churches in North America, standing at the highest point of the city.
The cathedral sits on a hillside in the city center. Its twin towers are the most prominent landmark facing the harbor, and its interior, with gilded ceilings and sculptures, is exquisite. The museum next door covers the history of Irish immigration and Catholicism in Newfoundland. Admission is free. It is next to The Rooms, and the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00 (closed during services)
Nearby sights
- The Rooms
- Jellybean Row
- Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Water Street
- George Street
- Johnson Geo Centre
- Quidi Vidi Lake
- Signal Hill National Historic Site