Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford

Name: Christ Church Cathedral
Address: 45 Church St, Hartford, 06103, United States
Telephone: +1 860-527-7231

#48 among attractions in Hartford

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Christ Church Cathedral is a historic church at 955 Main Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Built in the 1820s to a design by Ithiel Town, it is one of the earliest known examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, whose offices are next door at 45 Church Street. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1827 (197 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 41°46'6"N, 72°40'25"W

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45 Church StDowntown HartfordHartford 06103 United States

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+1 860-527-7231

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Christ Church Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park.

~930 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
5 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~1790 ftS
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
9 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
~870 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
5 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
~1270 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
7 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
~1830 ftSE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
9 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
14 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~1340 ftS
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
7 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
~290 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
2 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1570 ftSE
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
8 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
~990 ftSW
Skyscraper
City Place I, Hartford
5 min walk • City Place I is a 38-story, 163.7 m skyscraper at 185 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the tallest building in the state, and two meters taller than Travelers Tower, built in 1919.
~1000 ftSW
Skyscraper
Hartford 21, Hartford
5 min walk • Hartford 21 is a 36-story, 134 m skyscraper located at 211 Trumbull Street in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut. It is the fourth tallest building in Hartford and the fifth in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Department Store Historic District, Hartford (2 min walk), Capital Community College, Hartford (2 min walk), Pratt Street Historic District, Hartford (3 min walk), Second Church of Christ, Hartford (3 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church Cathedral:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (6 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (12 min walk)

Train

Hartford (11 min walk)