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St. George's Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana.

The wooden structure rises 43.5 meters high and features white exterior walls with Gothic Revival architectural elements designed by Arthur Blomfield.

The foundation stone was laid in 1889, and construction of the religious edifice continued until its completion in 1899.

The cathedral serves as the principal Anglican church in Guyana, representing British religious influence in South America.

Located on Church Street, the cathedral maintains regular worship services and welcomes visitors throughout the week for guided interior tours.

This wooden cathedral stands as the tallest wooden church in South America and holds status as a Tentative World Heritage Site.

Location: Georgetown

Inception: 1894

Architects: Arthur Blomfield

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: wood

Website: http://stgeorges.org.gy

GPS coordinates: 6.81270,-58.16370

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:57

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