Title: Cathedral of St John in Downtown Lafayette | Expedia.co.uk [Cathedral of St John Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-St-John-Hotels.0-l6091619-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Cathedral of St John Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cathedral-Of-St-John.d6091619.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Lafayette Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Lafayette.d553248635976468964.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cathedral of St John ![Cathedral of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091619/081b91c2-3861-43f3-b882-6e1ffbf45154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091619/f7df4c7e-cc3a-45cf-b60b-30a9fa257f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091619/ccfb1419-09b6-45ca-8e21-c1818cb86953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091619/d868d9a7-48c7-4902-84f6-92d6fc40eef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091619/31941686-65a6-4724-94c0-36748f1b746a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cathedral of St John Activities --- --- #### This centuries-old cathedral is famous for its Romanesque architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, ancient oak tree and museum of religious relics. The Cathedral of St. John in Downtown Lafayette has a striking façade and ornate interiors. This Romanesque monument is the third church to stand at this spot since the 19th century. Jean Mouton, a pioneer of Southwest Louisiana, donated land for the cathedral in 1821 and it was given its present-day appearance in 1916\. Visit the Cathedral of St. John to appreciate its architectural features and see exhibitions of religious artifacts. Outside the main entrance is a garden with benches, which are perfect to sit on and gaze at the dramatic building. Pay attention to the aches, Gothic-style windows and red and white brickwork. Look up at the soaring steeple, flanked by turrets and crowed by an octagonal-shaped bell tower. To the right of the main entrance is St. John Oak Tree, which is 200-feet (61-metre) wide and approximately 126-feet (38-metre) tall. It is believed to date back some five centuries. Go inside to discover an elegant nave framed on both sides by rows of arches and columns. Paintings of Jesus and the 12 Apostles adorn the walls in addition to mosaics that depict the Stations of the Cross. Admire a series of stained-glass windows beautified with scenes from the life of St. John the Evangelist. Spot the figurines, mosaics and sculptures, which decorate the altars. Across a courtyard at the rear of the building is the Cathedral Museum. Browse displays of memorabilia associated with the cathedral’s early bishops and pastors. Learn about the people that contributed to the foundation of the cathedral. Take a walk around the cemetery where you will see the tombs of important former city residents, such as Jean Mouton, ambassadors and pastors. The Cathedral of St. John stands in the southwestern corner of downtown Lafayette. Other city attractions, including Alexandre Mouton House, are close to the cathedral. 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