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Crystal Cathedral

12141 Lewis Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
714 971 4000
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Type: Religious Sites
Description: Unique cathedral composed of 10,000 panes of glass forming a four-pointed star.
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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I enjoy sculptures the bathrooms where more than 5 star hotels that I have seen! The reform church had to file bankruptcy and the Catholic Church just bought this building. This moth the reform church is moving and the catholic church is moving in. Still a nice stop and its free!

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san francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

It was a few years ago I visited here and I understand there are some changes happening due to change of ownership. The architecture with all the glass is very interesting. I think they had free tours. There was both inside and outside areas to visit.

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Los Angeles, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

When Uncle Sam came in and wanted a piece of the pie it appeared that the Schuller clan did not save them a piece, and when they tried to share with uncle sam, it was the stick that broke the camels of the middle east bible story shows back. This place has changed hands and i have no clue who... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Worth a visit just to see the beautiful campus. It is soon to be transferring ownership to the Catholic Church, but will remain pretty much the same for the campus. Tours available, or just walk the grounds on your own. The Cathedral is so beautiful.

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Gemunden, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

World famous, on TV around the world, home of the "Hour of Power". Sunday morning is the best time to visit, but any day of the week is an impressive worthwhile visit. The Garden Grove congregation has gone from the rooftop of a drive-in theater, to the beautiful campus of the Crystal Cathedral, the Reformed Church of America invites us... More

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La Habra, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

unique. i have never been able to come for a christmas experience. a great landmark and worth a trip to see.

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Anaheim, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

most beautiful place in Garden Grove, its one of the must see locations when you visit Orange County. I had the opportunity to come and sing two years in a row for my high schools.

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Stafford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

What a beautiful place. It is tranquil, beautifully kept and just stunning. As a keen photographer I'd read that it was a remarkable place and so I wanted to see and capture it for myself - I went twice in the end as I was so taken with it, taking photos at sunset and at midday on a very bright... More

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Although its been sad times for the Ministry and its founder Robert Schuller for the past several years, the Cathedrals is still an amazing monument to Schuller's vision. In June the ministry will move away and the Catholic Church will begin to remodel it into Christ''s Cathedral. If you need a lift, Bobby Schuller (the grandson) is at the pulpit... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Beautiful...we were lucky and someone was there to let us in. Has been bought by the Catholic Church. Would love to experience Mass there. Should be open in the future. The history is amazing...only one in the world.

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