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Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

This Roman Catholic church was designated a minor basilica by the Pope. It was built between 1841 and 1850, and has twin 43-metre-high towers.

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The Rooms
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery
The major cultural centre at Fort Townsend for Newfoundland & Labrador. The building has become one of prominence (and controversy) rivalling that of the Basilica. The Rooms contain the Newfoundland Museum, Provincial Archives, and Art Gallery. From the upper floor you can get an unrivalled view of the area.
Fall/Winter: Tue Thu Sat 10AM-5PM; Wed Fri 10AM-9PM; Sun Noon-5PM (closed Mon). Spring/Summer: Mon Tue Thu Sat 10AM-5PM; Wed Fri 10AM-9PM, Sun Noon-5PMAdults $10, seniors (60+) and students $6.50, youth (age 6-16) $5, child (under 5) free. Free admission W 6-9PM
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
This Gothic Revival church, built in 1894, has an impressive spire.
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Gower Street United Church
This red brick church was completed in 1896.
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Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The cornerstone for this Anglican cathedral was laid in 1843. The church was destroyed by the St. John's Great Fire of 1892, and was rebuilt between 1893 and 1905.