Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond

Name: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Address: 823 Cathedral Pl, Richmond, 23220, United States
Telephone: +1 804-359-5651

#18 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1903, financed by donations of Thomas Fortune Ryan and his wife; it was the only cathedral at that time known to be constructed by the exclusive patronage of a single family. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°32'51"N, 77°27'8"W

Address

823 Cathedral PlFan - Oregon Hill - Carver (VCU)Richmond 23220 United States

Contact

+1 804-359-5651

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Day trips

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siegel Center, J. E. B. Stuart Monument, Altria Theater, Monroe Park.

~1940 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Siegel Center, Richmond
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0.4 miNW
Park
J. E. B. Stuart Monument, Richmond
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~480 ftS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
3 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
~630 ftSE
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
4 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
0.4 miS
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St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
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~1570 ftNW
History museum, Museum, Synagogue
Congregation Beth Ahabah, Richmond
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~1890 ftNW
Church
St. James's Episcopal Church, Richmond
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0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
14 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~1380 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond
7 min walk • Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architecture firm Steven Holl Architects, and built by Gilbane Building Company.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
20 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
~1390 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
7 min walk • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a public non-profit art and design school located in Richmond, Virginia. One of many degree-offering schools at VCU, the School of the Arts comprises 18 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of the Sacred Heart open?

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 1 pm & 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart?

Nearby attractions include Hunt-Sitterding House, Richmond (2 min walk), Altria Theater, Richmond (3 min walk), Monroe Park, Richmond (4 min walk), West Franklin Street Historic District, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (8 min walk)
Cary & Addison • Lines: 78 (26 min walk)