St. John's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur

Name: St. John's Cathedral
Address: 5 Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 3-2078 1876

#69 among attractions in Kuala Lumpur

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Cathedral of St John The Evangelist is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and the seat of its Archbishop, Julian Leow Beng Kim. The first Church on a nearby site was established in 1883, and consisted of a long wooden hall with a few windows built on a forested area of Bukit Nanas, and was dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It was later rebuilt with bricks walls and tile roofed, and today is used as The Community Services Centre". The current building was built in 1954 and completed in 1955 and consecrated in 1962, when it was also elevated to the status of cathedral. The building is known for its whitewashed exterior and twin spires at the west front. It also includes stained glass windows from Paris, depicting scenes from the Gospel. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 3°8'59"N, 101°41'56"E

Address

5 Jalan Bukit NanasBukit Bintang (Golden Triangle)Kuala Lumpur 50250 Malaysia

Contact

+60 3-2078 1876

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Day trips

St. John's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Telekom Museum, Kuala Lumpur (2 min walk), Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur (5 min walk), Jamek Mosque, Kuala Lumpur (6 min walk), Maybank Numismatic Museum, Kuala Lumpur (6 min walk).

How to get to St. John's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John's Cathedral:

Bus

Muzium Telekom • Lines: 421, Purple (3 min walk)
Menara Olympia • Lines: 421, Purple (4 min walk)

Light rail

Masjid Jamek • Lines: Ag, Kj, Sp (5 min walk)
Plaza Rakyat • Lines: Ag, Sp (12 min walk)

Train

Bank Negara (14 min walk)
Medan Tuanku (17 min walk)

Metro

Pasar Seni • Lines: 9 (14 min walk)
Merdeka • Lines: 9 (15 min walk)