Church of the Ascension, Pittsburgh

Name: Church of the Ascension
Address: 4729 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, 15213-2888, United States
Telephone: +1 412-621-4361

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Church of the Ascension located at Ellsworth Avenue and Neville Street in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1898. The church was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1971. ()

Built: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 40°26'55"N, 79°56'51"W

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4729 Ellsworth AveEast End (Shadyside)Pittsburgh 15213-2888 United States

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+1 412-621-4361

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Church of the Ascension – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Museum, Natural history museum
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Multimedia exhibits of contemporary art
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Monuments and statues
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Botanical garden, Park, Garden
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Ascension open?

Church of the Ascension is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Ascension?

Nearby attractions include First Church of Christ, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), Saint Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), Schenley Tunnel, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), Pittsburgh Chinese Church, Pittsburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Ascension by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Ascension:

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Craig St at Park Plaza • Lines: 54C (3 min walk)
N Craig St at Bayard • Lines: 54C (5 min walk)