Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
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cathedral, church, basilica, Roman Catholic church
The Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland.
The Basilica-Cathedral was the largest building project to its date in Newfoundland history. Construction lasted from the excavation of the ground in May 1839, through the laying of the cornerstone in May 1841, until the completion and consecration on September 9, 1855. At this time, it was one of the largest church buildings in North America.
The Basilica-Cathedral was the largest building project to its date in Newfoundland history. Construction lasted from the excavation of the ground in May 1839, through the laying of the cornerstone in May 1841, until the completion and consecration on September 9, 1855. At this time, it was one of the largest church buildings in North America.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_St._John_the_Baptist,_St._John's
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Coordinates: 47°34'3"N 52°42'37"W
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- Downtown St. John's 0.9 km
- St. John's Harbour 1 km
- Rabbittown 1 km
- Signal Hill 1.9 km
- Memorial University of Newfoundland 2.1 km
- Shea Heights 2.6 km
- Southside Hills 3 km
- C.A. Pippy Park 3.6 km
- Petty Harbour Long Pond 6.8 km
- St. John's 13 km
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