Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul

Name: Cathedral of Saint Paul
Address: 239 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, 55102, United States
Telephone: +1 651-228-1766

#5 among attractions in Saint Paul

Church, Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. One of the most distinctive cathedrals in the United States, it sits on Cathedral Hill overlooking downtown St. Paul and features a distinctive copper-clad dome. It is dedicated to Paul the Apostle, who is also the namesake of the City of St. Paul. The current building opened in 1915 as the fourth cathedral of the archdiocese to bear this name. On March 25, 2009, it was designated as the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican. It is the third-largest Catholic cathedral and sixth-largest church in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Tower height: 150 ftCapacity: 3000Coordinates: 44°56'49"N, 93°6'33"W

Address

239 Selby AveSummit - UniversitySaint Paul 55102 United States

Contact

+1 651-228-1766

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Day trips

Cathedral of Saint Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James J. Hill House, Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Science Museum of Minnesota.

~700 ftS
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
James J. Hill House, Saint Paul
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic region of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the James J. Hill House stands as a grand testament to America's Gilded Age. This stately mansion, now functioning as a history museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of one of the nation's...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
11 min walk • Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
25 min walk • Cray Plaza, located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, provides space for working, living, eating, and recreating on one square city block opened in 1986.
0.6 miSE
Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
16 min walk • Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
32 min walk • CHS Field is a baseball park in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the St. Paul Saints of the International League of Minor League Baseball, as well as home to Hamline University's baseball team.
0.9 miSE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Bike trail
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
24 min walk • The Harriet Island Pavilion, also known as the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, is a park pavilion on Harriet Island just across the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by Clarence W.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Unidale Mall, Saint Paul
24 min walk • The Unidale Mall is a shopping mall located at the intersection of University Avenue and Dale Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The mall is in the Summit-University neighborhood just across from the Frogtown neighborhood. The Rondo Community Outreach Library is west across Dale Street.
0.6 miE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Minnesota Children's Museum, Saint Paul
16 min walk • The Minnesota Children's Museum is a children's museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1981 in Minneapolis, the museum moved to St. Paul in 1995. The museum includes natural exhibits of Minnesota, developmental learning areas for small children, a creativity and problem- solving area, and national traveling exhibits.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
16 min walk • St. Paul's historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891–92.
1.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Bars and clubs
Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul
34 min walk • The Wabasha Street Caves is an event hall built into the sandstone caves located on the south shore of the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota.
~1360 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul
7 min walk • The Minnesota History Center is a museum and library that serves as the headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society. It is near downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is considered one of Minnesota's finest public buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of Saint Paul open?

Cathedral of Saint Paul is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of Saint Paul?

Nearby attractions include James J. Hill House, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul (7 min walk), College of Visual Arts, Saint Paul (10 min walk), Justus Ramsey Stone House, Saint Paul (10 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of Saint Paul by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of Saint Paul:

Bus

Ramp Entrance • Lines: 351, 351H (8 min walk)
St Anthony Av • Lines: 3A, 3B, 67 (11 min walk)

Light rail

10th Street • Lines: 902 (16 min walk)
Capitol/Rice Street • Lines: 902 (17 min walk)