St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines

Name: St. Ambrose Cathedral
Address: 607 High St, Des Moines, 50309-2593, United States
Telephone: +1 515-288-7411

#18 among attractions in Des Moines

Church, Romanesque architecture

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St. Ambrose Cathedral is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It serves as a parish church and as the seat of the Diocese of Des Moines in the Catholic Church. The cathedral, along with the adjoining rectory, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1891 (133 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalSpire height: 120 ftCoordinates: 41°35'20"N, 93°37'33"W

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607 High StDowntown Des MoinesDes Moines 50309-2593 United States

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+1 515-288-7411

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St. Ambrose Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower, Cathedral Church of Saint Paul.

0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
21 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
~1910 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
10 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
~1030 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
5 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
~890 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Des Moines
5 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
~1100 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
6 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
17 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1670 ftSE
Tower
Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines
9 min walk • The Polk County Courthouse located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~1480 ftW
Church
First United Methodist Church, Des Moines
8 min walk • First United Methodist Church is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 as First Methodist Episcopal Church, which is its original name.
~1550 ftSE
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
8 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
~780 ftN
Event space, Convention center, Historical place
Scottish Rite Consistory Building, Des Moines
4 min walk • The Scottish Rite Consistory Building in Des Moines, Iowa was built during 1926–1927. It is a late date example of Neo-Classical style architecture, designed by Roland Harrison, a partner in the Des Moines architectural firm of Wetherell and Harrison.
~1570 ftE
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
8 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Ambrose Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Liberty Building, Des Moines (3 min walk), Scottish Rite Consistory Building, Des Moines (4 min walk), Equitable Building, Des Moines (4 min walk), Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Des Moines (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Ambrose Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Ambrose Cathedral:

Bus

7th St & Watson Powell Way • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)
6th Ave & Grand Ave • Lines: 15, 60 (3 min walk)