Neo-Gothic Landmark
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 1; California Street Cable Car
Phone: +1 415 749 6300
Fax: +1 415 749 6301
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This impressive neo-Gothic structure crowning Nob Hill was built on the site of the Crocker Mansion after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The interior features stained glass windows in celestial blues and vibrant reds and yellows. There are also frescoes depicting the history of San Francisco and scenes from the life of San Francisco's patron saint, St. Francis of Asissi. The gilded bas-reliefs that adorn the doors of the main entrance are cast from Ghiberti's original molds for the Gates of Paradise that adorn the Baptistry in Florence. This facility also boasts an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth.It has the outdoor labyrinyth made up of Tezzaro stone and the indoor one made up of limestone.
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Great Architecture
I liked Grace Cathedral because of its architecture but also because of the interfaith chapel for Ai...
Reviewed by:TaliseS from on Sep 07 2008
Incredible sense of space
The stained glass windows tower over a spacious entry way drawing one into the space. The wood work...
Reviewed by:Linda H from on Feb 17 2008
Spiritual Serentity
I loved Grace Cathedral. I only had a short time to spend in the cathedral, and I spent it meditati...
Reviewed by:Virginia traveler from on Nov 22 2007
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