Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Step inside a Gothic Revival cathedral near Lafayette Square to see its twin spires, painted murals and stained glass windows.

222 East Harris St · Savannah, GA

About Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist stands near Lafayette Square in Savannah's historic district and is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah. The Neo-Gothic church was dedicated in 1876, lost its interior to a fire in 1898 and held its first Mass again in December 1899. Its stained glass windows were installed in 1904. No tickets are needed to visit, volunteer docents can answer questions, and touring pauses for weddings, funerals and other services.

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