Experts' Choice Award The Unfinished Church
What the experts agree on
This haunting Victorian Gothic shell, begun in 1874 to replace St Peter's Church, never recovered from storm damage and funding disputes. Locals call it "The Folly of St. George's"—a striking architectural relic frozen in time.
“Work began on this intended replacement for St Peter's Church in 1874. But, just as it neared completion, construction was halted by storm damage and disagreements within the church community.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Construction of this rather impressive Victorian Gothic church began in 1874 to replace St Peter's Church, several blocks away, but funds ran out and the church was never completed. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Storms, funding, and in-fighting have kept this Bermuda church from ever being completed. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This unfinished church, known locally as "The Folly of St. George's, is a stone structure unlike any other in Bermuda. " Full review
Frommer's "After leaving Somers Garden, head up the steps to the North Gate, which opens onto Blockade Alley. The structure here is known as the "folly of St. George's."" Full review
Afar Magazine "Brick streets line St. George's, which offers fascinating spots to explore, including Fort St. Catherine at the town's northeastern tip and the scenic Gothic ruins of the Unfinished Church."
Condé Nast Traveler "It's no surprise that the Unfinished Church is one of Bermuda's most popular venues for destination weddings. The place is absolutely dreamy. Grass grows beneath your feet and fresh air..."
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