<p class="ql-block"> 邮轮靠岸，我们前往圣约翰游览。这是安提瓜和巴布达的首都和商业中心，邮轮的加勒比海航线的MSC通常都会选择在这里靠岸。</p><p class="ql-block">The cruise ship docked, and we headed to St. John for sightseeing. This is the capital and commercial center of Antigua and Barbuda, a common port of call for MSC Cruises on their Caribbean itineraries.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 安提瓜和巴布达的首都圣约翰，有一座圣约翰大教堂，是这座城市最醒目的地标之一，它的历史可以追溯到17世纪，算下来也有三百多年了。</p><p class="ql-block">In the capital city of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John, there is a grand Saint John Cathedral, which is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. Its history dates back to the 17th century, and it has been around for over three hundred years.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 教堂最初建于1683年，后来因地震多次被毁又重建。现在看到的教堂主体，主要是19世纪中期（约1845年）第三次修缮后的成果。</p><p class="ql-block">The church was originally built in 1683. It was repeatedly damaged by earthquakes and rebuilt. The current main structure of the church is the result of the third renovation in the mid-19th century (around 1845).</p> <p class="ql-block"> 关于教堂的建筑风格，不同资料的说法略有不同。有人认为它是巴洛克风格，也有的资料称其为新古典主义的哥特式风格，无论具体流派，其壮丽的双塔设计和外观都非常令人印象深刻。</p><p class="ql-block">Regarding the architectural style of the church, the descriptions in different sources vary slightly. Some people believe it is Baroque style, while other sources refer to it as the neo-classical Gothic style. Regardless of the specific genre, its magnificent double-tower design and appearance are extremely impressive.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 教堂内部装饰厚重而精美。进入教堂需要购买5美元的门票。</p><p class="ql-block">The interior of the church is richly decorated and exquisite. Admission to the church requires purchasing a $5 ticket.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 教堂位于圣约翰市中心，游览完教堂后，我又去逛了逛当地的菜市场，感受了一下圣约翰的生活气息。</p><p class="ql-block">The church is located in the center of St. John. After visiting the church, I then went to explore the local market and experienced the lively atmosphere of St. John.</p> <p class="ql-block">END</p>