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Cathedral of St. Paul

239 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
651 228 1766
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Ranked #7 of 58 attractions in Saint Paul
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: This Classical Renaissance-style Cathedral dating back to 1915 features a splendid interior of six chapels, imported marble columns, large statues of... more » Owner description: This Classical Renaissance-style Cathedral dating back to 1915 features a splendid interior of six chapels, imported marble columns, large statues of the four evangelists and beautiful rose windows. « less
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Appleton, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Worth the trip if you are in the area. We only spent about an hour at the church on a weekday afternoon. I believe there are tours, but there wasnt one going when we were there. Beautiful inside and out!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The Cathedral of St. Paul is a marvel, even if you're not Catholic or religious. This almost 100 year old building was modeled after St. Peters in Rome and sits atop a hill overlooking St. Paul, with a commanding presence. Inside, there are amazing ceilings, beautiful sculptures, statutes and incredible decoration everywhere. It's truly an amazing building. The Cathedral is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

This cathedral is really gorgeous. We spent 1-2 hours there with my mom in her wheelchair and our 4 kids. Gorgeous stained glass windows, sculptures, paintings, the altar was worth sitting and staring at. Free, wheelchair accessible and a gorgeous addition to downtown Saint Paul.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The Cathedral is just a block away from the James J. Hill house, so you can see them both in one afternoon. The dome is huge! Be sure to see all the religious sculptures which are located in a circular hallway behind the altar.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Christians and non-christians will have a spiritual experience here of some sort. This building is not to be missed if in the Twin Cities. With or without a guide, you can see the European influence of this relatively new Cathedral - it's a step back in time and filled with awe from the aura of the interior. I took a... More

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Blaine, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

This is an amazing structure, and everyone should go in at least once to see it. There are different alcoves and quiet places to spend some time praying and thinking whether you are Catholic or not. Make sure to look up into the center Dome area and take in all the details. It's a nice experience.

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Fresno CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Beautiful architecture and interior decor. One of the most beautiful churches in the US. It reminds me of the old churches in Europe.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

A beautiful religious and architectural site, the arches, paintings, colored marble columns, and statues are incredible and should not be missed! Plus, close to Grand Avenue for shopping and dining!

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chicago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

This cathedral is as large as some Italian duomos. The decorations are wonderful. My favorite part of this church is the 'take home' holy water faucet! I believe there are tours you can take of this cathedral. I walked around on my own. The exterior is beautiful at night. The church interior was under renovations when I visited in Feb.... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

This is well worth seeing inside. The space is huge and apparently in a constant state of repairing and caring. It is beautiful! It's full of architectural interest and has many altars. Unfortunately half the sermon was about the latest fund drive.

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