Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Savannah GA
2007

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Lafayette Square at 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia, in the United States. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah.

The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.

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A glorious Savannah attraction to behold, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is an architectural masterpiece and the seat of the diocese of Savannah. In the French-Gothic style, pointed arches and magnificent details make a breathtaking backdrop to the gorgeous Savannah skyline. It was founded in 1700 by the first French Colonists and although the original early structures were destroyed by fire, the current cathedral dates back to 1874.
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the cathedral, enjoying the amazing Twin Spires and picturesque exterior as well as the Italian marble, Austrian stained glass and opulent Persian rugs of the interior. On any day of the year, a stop at the Cathedral of St. John is a fantastic experience.

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Once inside, the display only intensifies as each of the eighty one stained glass windows shimmer with a myriad of colors. The awe inspiring display is difficult to describe and just as difficult to turn from while attending a service. One visitor states, “The tourists within the congregation are recognizable by their straining necks and slack-jawed stares”. The brightly colored windows, placed in chronological succession, tell the story of Jesus and his mother Mary. Each glass pane was handcrafted in Austria by the Innsbruck Glassmakers. They were installed in the Cathedral around 1904 after the reconstruction from the fire of 1898. Elegantly, one display stands out from the rest. The Great Rose Window, located directly above the organ is a quatrefoil, with St. Cecilia, the patroness of music in the center. The window spans twenty feet in diameter and holds ten radiations from the center which each contain celestial figures singing and attending to musical instruments. This particular showpiece is most often recognized as the pinnacle sight to see while visiting the Cathedral. Poised on the imposing front edifice, the Rose window adds a masterful touch to the scenery.