Canada Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's
Basilica Cathedral
A 19th-century Minor Basilica and Cathedral, known for its stunning architecture, serving as a prominent Roman Catholic church in Eastern Canada.
- 200 Military Road
- (709) 754-2170
- https://thebasilica.ca/
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The Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (usually just called the Basilica) sits on the highest ridge in the city and dominates the skyline. Completed in 1855, it was the largest church in North America at the time and it remains the second largest church in Canada today. One of the earliest examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in North America, its sculptures and stained-glass windows alone make it worth a visit. Highlights include the largest collection of 20th century Irish Arts and Crafts style stained glass in the Western Hemisphere and Irish sculptor John Hogan’s masterpiece, The Dead Christ.
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