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- Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- St John's
- St. John's Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt time and time
again since it was erected in 1683 and has seen its fair share of
earthquakes and hurricanes. For years the cathedral had negative
connotations with the black slaves in Antigua as they viewed it as
a giant white strength of the English due to its appearance as and
the fact that the English first settled here in 1632. One of the
most iconic buildings in St John's, the 70 foot-tall (21 m) white
towers of this baroque cathedral overlook the city and port
welcoming visitors with their majestic beauty and presence. The
current church has remained standing since 1845 and is built out of
freestone while the interior is encased in pitch pine, built with
the intention of protecting the cathedral from natural
disasters.
Information & Facts
Address
Between Long and Newgate Streets at Church Lane
Language
English is the official language, but most locals speak
English patois (jargon or dialect).
Money
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency
in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1
equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be
used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travellers cheques can
be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many
hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are
not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements
around this.
Time
Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.