Bermuda Cathedral

Bermuda Cathedral

Located in the heart of Hamilton City, Bermuda Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Holy Trinity is an Anglican church.

It was designed by the Scottish architect William Hay based on neo Gothic or Victorian architecture.

While the main body of the church is made of Bermuda limestone, many of the carved stones have been imported from France, Scotland and other countries.

You can see magnificent tinted glass windows, arches, warrior chapel and carved altar screens. Perhaps the most dramatic area in the church is the wall behind the alter, where there are sculpture depicting Christ and the saints.

Bermuda Cathedral

The first cornerstone for the church was laid in 1844. However, the construction got delayed for various reasons. Once a fire broke out and it caused the construction to start all over again. Finally work started in 1866 and completed in 1911.

If you can, climb the 155 stairs and reach the top of 143-foot high tower. There are couple of spacious landings to take breaks. The panoramic view of Hamilton city and the nearby parishes are spectacular from here.

If you look towards north, you will see Bermuda's North Shore. To the west you will see the City Hall, Great Sound and the Royal Naval Dockyard at a distance.

Towards east you will see the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. And to the south is Front Street.

How to reach Bermuda Cathedral?

Address: Church Street, Hamilton City, Bermuda. Phone: 441/ 292 4033.

Bermuda cathedral admission is free. Its open from 8a.m to 5p.m daily. However there is a $3 admission fee for getting on top of the tower. The tower is open from Monday through Friday between 10a.m to 3:30pm.

Check Pembroke Parish or Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton.

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