A quiet place to reflect and pray for sure. You can also walk about the cathedral looking at the different altarpieces, memorial plaques, etc. There's even a shop off the right side where you can check out and buy jewelry, statuettes, etc. You may also get to go to mass during the week in the chapel, or in the cathedral itself on Sundays. They also provide guided tours during the week, contact the cathedral for more info.
I'm Catholic so I'm pretty sure if I don't rate this five stars I'm going to hell.
Main church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Majestic architecture throughout and recently added the remains of St. Katherine Drexel.
I've been coming to this church since I was a child and I'll always come to this church because I'm more comfortable here then anywhere else
Kneeling for Saint Michael prayer is UNBIBLICAL and IDOLATRY!!!!
Disappointed that anyone would be kicked out of Gods house. Unless someone is disrupting by form of some sort chaos this should not happen. Cause some guy in a robe comes and sits inside front row should not matter
This is one beautiful place! The inside is inspirational!
Incredible and awe inspiring! It s free to go inside, and a must see if visiting philly! Those inside are helpful and willing to answer questions.
Beautiful church. Was disappointed that gift shop was closed on Thursday morning.
It is very beautiful. The place is quiet and peaceful. Architecture is amazing, worth a visit for sure.
We went for Christmas concert on DEC 13 2015. The cathedral is very beautiful and the arch choir and orchestra sang nice Christmas songs. But organizational part was not good- People were sitting on pews facing the altar listening the whole concert from the back of the cathedral behind their backs. Only in the mid of the concert the boy and girl choir appeared at the altar to support main arch choir, which brought a lot of confusion to the crowd wondering which part they need to face standing and singing along Christmas carols. Nevertheless the music was beautiful, the orchestra and the choirs did a good job. Next year the program should be thought through to eliminate the confusions and be more interesting for the audience.
Beautiful place. We really enjoy going to concerts there. We just saw a performance by the Univ. of Pennsylvania Glee Club. Spectacular!!
A beautiful and peaceful church. I wonder how they can keep this historical church without correcting any entry fee.
Beautiful Cathedral! A must see if you re in the area.
Absolutely stunning. Beautiful inside and out and sits next to the beautiful fountain on the Parkway. Small shop is open on Wednesdays. The ushers are extremely friendly and will take the time to tell you all you'd like to know about the Basilica. Not overly packed with tourists or sightseers during the day.
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Wonderful experience! You can do a self guided tour or seek out one of the volunteers. Santos was exceptional in telling use the history and showing us some things that were not on the self guided tour. The building is nearly all white marble so it was a bit chilly inside. So many nationalities are represented here. The enormity of it all makes one feel quite small and humble. NO admission charge; come explore and pray in quiet solitude. Extraordinary!
Not catholic but a gorgeous cathedral that everyone should see.
Beautiful structure, but the dates must be wrong...how did the pioneers of this confused country show up on boats riding horse and carriage and construct this building?
Recently was married here. If you want a beautiful wedding with minimal decorations I would choose this spot. Everything worked out perfectly and we were super impressed.
I understand that reviewing a church is a rather odd thing. However I am a bit of a history buff and this is one of those have to stop in to see type places. I dont really care what religion or creed you come from, you still have to accept the architecture and beauty mixed with the history of this church.
This Amazing Cathedral Basilica is stunning in size and architecture. Absolutely beautiful inside.
Very gorgeous cathedral. You can be in even if you are a tourist, but please be quiet!!!
this place is good but it could to better like this person (worker i think) that encourage my parents to put me in a talk while she had already decided not to but some how made her to go in to the talk.
Beautiful Church on the inside and out Majestic the priest are so wonderful....
And welcoming I've been there before 4 months ago I don't know where you got that from
Will definitely go to the Latin mass and all the masses very beautiful place to go to pay respects to God and the angels no matter what religion you are try it
I've been to catholic churches before but this one was pretty quiet and the people were very happy. Went on Easter Sunday.
I love it!!!
If you go to New York, this is a must
As far as Catholic churches go, this one had an excellent sound system.
I sat 3 rows from the back, and I could hear everything clearly, with no distortion or echo.
The cathedral itself is beautiful and upkept well. The pastor of the service was excellent, and spoke in such a way that he was clearly understandable.
The organist and lector we're very talented and you can tell they have a relationship of collaboration.
This is a very gorgeous basilica, and if you were a traveller abroad, and you visited this place, one thing you could take away was the devotion and dedication of the congregants and guides there. The acoustics? Actually heavenly, due to the lack of stained glass windows. However, the windows they do have are perfectly placed. I cannot recommend this place enough to see.
Beautiful cathedral in center city. Traditional mass. Shrine to Katherine drexel located inside. She was the second American born saint.
Very beautiful church. Incredible architecture and artwork.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located on 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square. It was built between 1846 and 1864, and was designed by Napoleon LeBrun, from the original plans of Reverend Mariano Muller and Reverend John B. Tornatore, with the Palladian dome and facade, designed by John Notman, added after 1850. The interior was widely decorated by Constantino Brumidi.
The cathedral is the largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania and was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The cathedral was the site of two papal masses, one celebrated by Pope John Paul II in 1979, and the other by Pope Francisco in 2015.
Pretty!!! It coincided that they celebrated a wedding, moment a love!
Beautiful cathedral, very high ceiling, large columns, beautiful chandeliers, very beautiful.
An absolutely beautiful historic building built in 1864 even if you do not worship. Recommend stopping by.
Came for Catechetical Sunday. Everything is beautiful and everyone is welcoming. A great place to be with the LORD and hear his special message to each one of us.
A magnificent Cathedral !!!! A must see for Catholics, as well as lovers of the arts.
ALL A CHARM. ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ARCHITECTURE THAT THIS CITY GIVES US
If you visit Philly this should be a stop. Beautiful architecture.
Considering the kids that suffered here a very sad place.
Ive been in alot of churches over the years being a life long Philadelphia irish Catholic parishioner but this cathedral will take your breath away im so proud of the fact my daughter gets to be apart of this church being a senior at John W Hallahan Catholic girls highschool. #Classof2021
A sacred and silent place with wonderful architecture!
one of the most beautiful cathedral's I've been to . The serene atmosphere make me feel like I can commune with God and recharge spiritually
I absolutely love this church. It's truly a master work of art. The high walls n the altar, the chapel everything is just so beautiful and looks so divine. The essence when you get inside the church itself makes it feel heavenly. The church is on my way to college and whenever I feel low and sad I try to go to this church and just sit there. It just feels so peaceful and calm.
I'm Jewish so I don't see churches much. My main basis for comparison are the Basillicas in Rome and NY.
While nowhere as big as both, or opulent as Rome, it still is an imposing structure.
The interior could use some work. But as a Philadelphian I am proud it's in my city.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is located just a few minutes walk from LOVE Park.
She is beautiful and imposing. When I visited, I was having a mass, so I could see how it is in English. The experience was very interesting.
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