Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

A very beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral formed in the 18th century. It became a cathedral in 1850. It is a seat of diocese that includes 90s counties in Georgia.

Wow!!!! Breathtakingly beautiful and such an amazing history of this church. Very informative tour guide and it was all free! Such an amazing place to visit!

My daughter and I attended 10 am Sunday Mass. it was a beautiful service. We are from a small town inKentucky and a cathedral this size had us in Aww! I would recommend anyone to attend Mass regardless of your religious affiliation! So much history and beauty in in place!

The Cathedral of St. John, located in the historic city of Savannah, serves as a stunning backdrop. The streets of Savannah are lined with buildings and sites of cultural and historical significance, and the cathedral stands out in all its regal splendor. When we visited on a Saturday afternoon, a steady stream of visitors flowed through its doors. Upon entering, the grandeur of the interior took our breath away—the cathedral’s ceilings soar over 60 feet high and are exquisitely contoured. The true highlight, however, lies in the beautifully vibrant stained glass windows that adorn all sides of the church. These intricate works of art pay tribute to significant moments from the life of Jesus and leave a lasting impression. The church’s interior is simply magnificent, and we spent several minutes absorbing the view and admiring the nativity scene. Guided tours are available when worship services are not in session, but even a self-guided tour allows you to appreciate this architectural masterpiece.

I was absolutely awestruck when I entered the church. It is, by far, the most gorgeous church I have ever seen. The details in the statues are stunning and the stained glass is breathtaking.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Abercorn Street between Harris and Liberty Streets is open to visitors Monday through Saturday from 9-11:30am and 1-5pm; also on Sundays from 1-5pm: The interior of this French Gothic cathedral is breathtaking but some of its secrets are best unlocked through free talks offered, almost on an individual basis, by very knowledgeable docents ($3 donation suggested). Docent John Pryer offers engaging and informative talks regularly; contact the cathedral for his schedule.

We attempted to visit the basilica 4 times over our 2 day visit. We planned our visit around the posted service times; however we were not able to enter.

Tried to visit just now - during posted open hours. Locked up. Very disappointing for us and the dozen other people behind us.

Gorgeous Cathedral! Loved showing my 4 kids this beautiful Church! The architecture & attention to detail was stunning!

This was our first tour activity of our week-long stay in the historic district and it is a little bit of a walk from the busy Broughton shops. Nice way to visit more squares along the way. $3 suggested donation, which is standard for historic churches. There was a docent talking about the building - changes made over the years. The paintings are on wall-mounted canvas, so I wouldn’t call this the Sistine of the South. Beautiful stained glass windows. I would suggest walking the side aisles to get a closer look, since they are cleaned and well-maintained. Interesting architecture that was created without the Industrial Revolution month of some more impressive churches. Never saw a basilica before, though! Surprisingly there is not an attached book store. You can donate $1 for some postcards and walk to the Saints and Shamrocks store nearby. I realize this is a church, not a venue or attraction but I’ve been to churches with bookstores and thought it was a fantastic idea.