Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul

Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul
Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul

The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral. The design was inspired by French Renaissance architecture. The dome of the cathedral is 76 feet (23 m) in diameter and 186 feet (57 m) high.

The Cathedral of Saint Paul is the third largest completed church in the United States, and the fourth tallest.

On March 25, 2009, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops declared the Cathedral of Saint Paul to be a National shrine - the first in Minnesota and the only one in North America dedicated to the Apostle Paul.

Location

239 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, Ramsey County
Minnesota, USA

Getting There

 The Cathedral of Saint Paul is accessible by public transportation. Here are the directions:

Bus: Several bus routes run to the Cathedral of Saint Paul, including the 21, 54, and 63. Check the Metro Transit website for specific route information and schedules.

Light Rail: Take the METRO Green Line to the Capitol/Rice Street station. From there, it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the cathedral.

Car: If you're driving, there is parking available on the street and in nearby lots. However, parking can be limited during peak hours and events.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Minnesota that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.

Airports in Minnesota

Bemidji Regional Airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Duluth International Airport
Falls International Airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul Int'l Airport
Range Regional Airport
Rochester International Airport
St. Cloud Regional Airport




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