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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Virtual Tour Website 1 ,2
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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. Admission free.
Reviews
Incredible sense of space
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Reviewed by:lindahelgeson 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:ladevault from on Nov 22 2007
Free and gorgeous!
We actually sneaked into this during a wedding that was happening which made it even more beautiful!...
Reviewed by:freddy4cari from Redding, CA on Jun 13 2007
