St. John's Cathedral in Limerick is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of the local diocese. It is a neo-Gothic temple, built in the second half of the 19th century. It is the tallest building in the city, and its tower is the tallest such structure in Ireland.
The cathedral was built between 1853 and 1861. It replaced the former Catholic chapel, which was too small for the local community. The design was carried out by London architect Philip Charles Hardwick. It is a three-nave basilica with a transept. On the side there is an almost 100 meter high tower with a soaring spire.
The interior of the church is divided by columns. The main altar is made of alabaster. On its front wall there is a scene of Abraham's sacrifice. The sculptures in the altar depict the saints and Jesus. The church has a wooden ceiling resting on the roof beams. On the walls you can see carved wooden stations of the Way of the Cross.
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