Bermuda Historical Churches magnifies the religions diversity of Bermuda. Bermuda Historical Churches reflects a number of Christian denominations and non-denominational Churches. St. Peter's Church was the first church that was built in Bermuda.
Bermuda Historical Churches
- Cathedral of the Most Holy : 'The Cathedral' that we see today was built in 1886 and finished in 1905. The original building of the cathedral was destroyed in 1884 by an arsonist. The Cathedral was built with imported Caen stone and native stones. William Hay of Edinburgh, the renowned architect designed the structure of the Most Holy Trinity. The stonework around the windows, doors and arches of the cathedral was imported from Normandy, France. The tower of the Cathedral provides you a very picturesque views of City of Hamilton.
- St. Peter's Church: This Church is the oldest Anglican church in the Western hemisphere. The font of the church is over 500 years old. The structure of the church is made up of Bermuda cedar with a palmetto-thatch roof, which is an example of excellent Bermudian woodwork. This Church is a part of the World Heritage Site.
- The Unfinished Church: This Church which started in the 1870s and meant to be a replacement for St. Peter's Church belongs to Bermuda National Trust Property. This church remained unfinished as a result of series of problems,. This church is a part of St. George's World Heritage Site.
Bermuda Historical Churches is truly splendid and is an evidence of Bermuda's magnificent history.
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