Saint John's

For other places with the same name, see Saint John (disambiguation)

is the capital city of . It is on the island of . In 2011, it was home to 22,000 people.

St. John's attracts tourists from the resorts on the island and from the cruise ships which dock in its harbour at Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay several times a week.

By Plane

V. C. Bird International Airport a few kilometres away It has regular flights from UK, U.S. and other Caribbean islands. By cruise ship Promenade Cruise Port Many tourists arrive by cruise ship to spend the day. Most ships dock at large piers that empty into downtown through an open-air shopping mall.

By Car / Road

Saint John's is accessible by road from other parts of the island. Taxis and rental cars are the primary means of reaching the destination.

There are car rentals and many taxi services available. The local bus service is pretty reliable (ask locals for assistance). Independence Dr, St John’s +1 268 462-2453 bicycles and accessories updated Aug 2018

• Saint John the Divine Cathedral
• The Anglican cathedral with its two towers was built in 1681 as a timber construction, rebuilt in stone in 1722, destroyed in 1843 by the great earthquake, rebuilt in 1845-47. Damaged by an earthquake in 1974 and hurricane "Hugo" in 1989, the interior wood construction and paneling of pine wood has proven to be a good protection against earthquakes and hurricanes. The cathedral is built in baroque style with two towers. On the south portal are life-size, iron statues of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist from 1789. The church offers 2,000 worshipers place. It is still damaged.
• on the northern harbor side, St. John's Point
• Foundation stone laying about 1675, today's building stock from 1749, was built together with the on the opposite harbor entrance Fort Barrington for the protection of the port of St. John. It was designed for a crew of 70 and 36 cannons. The well-preserved walls and 10 cannons can still be visited today. The guns weigh about 2.5 tons, their range should be nearly 2,400 m.

Annual festival from late July to early August. updated Jan 2018 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Factory Rd, North Sound, St Peters +1 268 562 9224 Established in 2006 and with a capacity of 10,000, it hosts all first class matches in Antigua. updated Sep 2023 Antigua Recreation Ground

Dining options in Saint John's range from casual beachside eateries to upscale restaurants. Local Caribbean cuisine features fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and international influences. Many restaurants offer outdoor terrace dining.

Beach bars and cocktail lounges are popular, serving tropical drinks and local beers. Happy hour is common at many establishments. Fresh fruit smoothies and local rum-based cocktails are widely available.

Saint John's offers various accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences.

• At one of the many hotels or guest houses. For the traveller on a budget try to stay at a local rented apartment or a cheap motel.
• This luxury resort offers suites and villa accommodations, afternoon tea, tennis instruction, beauty and massage services, and wedding facilities.

The city is famous for its shopping malls and boutiques throughout the city, selling designer jewellery and haute-couture clothing. Eat and drink There are many restaurants in the St. John's area. Redcliffe Street +1 268 480-6985 +1 268 480-6967 +1 268 480-6989 07:00-21:00 daily

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