Églises et cathédrales de Georgetown

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Georgetown’s religious heritage is defined by its distinctive colonial-era architecture, most notably the St. George's Cathedral, which remains one of the tallest freestanding wooden buildings in the world. The collection includes the Roman Catholic Brickdam Cathedral, constructed in the 1920s, alongside historic wooden structures like Christ Church and Kingston Methodist Church. These sites demonstrate a blend of Gothic Revival styles and local timber craftsmanship, reflecting the city's diverse denominational history and 19th-century construction techniques.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Carte

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St. George's Cathedral

Anglican cathedral and national monument that stands 43.5 meters tall as one of the world's tallest freestanding wooden structures. Completed in 1894, it features a distinct Gothic Revival architectural style.

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Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

Brickdam Cathedral, more formally known as the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana,…

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Winners Cathedral

Contemporary Christian place of worship and cathedral.

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Kingston Methodist Church

Historic Methodist place of worship in the Kingston district, featuring traditional Guyanese wooden architecture.

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Christ Church

Anglican church featuring traditional timber construction and stained glass windows.