St. John's Cathedral

This stone cathedral features twin baroque towers reaching 70 feet high, with cupolas and iron gates flanked by statues of St. John the Divine and St. John the Baptist.

Originally built as a wooden church in 1681, the current structure was reconstructed in 1845 after earthquake damage and consecrated in 1848 as designed by architect Thomas Fuller.

The cathedral serves as the seat of the Diocese of the North East Caribbean and Aruba, hosting regular Anglican services and community gatherings for local residents.

Regular Sunday services are held throughout the day, with the cathedral accessible via its hilltop location offering panoramic views of the surrounding Saint John area.

The interior features pitch pine construction creating a building within a building design for earthquake resistance, while the entrance statues were reportedly captured from a French ship in 1756.

Location: Saint John

GPS coordinates: 17.12273,-61.84192

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18