Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

Name: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Address: 307 Congress St, Portland, 04101-3638, United States
Telephone: +1 207-773-7746

#12 among attractions in Portland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach. The church, an imposing Gothic Revival structure built in 1866–69, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is the tallest building in Portland and the third tallest in Maine. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 43°39'43"N, 70°15'17"W

Address

307 Congress StEast BaysidePortland 04101-3638 United States

Contact

+1 207-773-7746

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Day trips

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square, Maine Historical Society.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
13 min walk • Cross Insurance Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of US$8 million, it is the home arena for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
0.4 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
10 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
~1880 ftSW
Square
Monument Square, Portland
10 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
~1540 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
8 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
~1530 ftSW
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
8 min walk • First Parish Church is an historic church at 425 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1825 for a congregation established in 1674, it is the oldest church building in the city, and one of its finest examples of Federal period architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~770 ftS
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
4 min walk • Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln.
~1170 ftSW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
6 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.
0.6 miNE
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
15 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.
~1580 ftNE
Church
Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Portland
8 min walk • The Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Churchis a historic church at 46 Sheridan Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1914, it is home to Maine's oldest African-American congregation; it is named for Moses Green, an escaped slave.
~1110 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
6 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.
~1190 ftE
Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery, Portland
6 min walk • Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Congress Street in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Established in 1668, it is the city's oldest historic site, and has more than 4,000 marked graves. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?

Nearby attractions include Mayo Street Arts, Portland (2 min walk), St. Paul's Church and Rectory, Portland (2 min walk), Franklin Towers, Portland (2 min walk), Etz Chaim Synagogue, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception:

Bus

Congress St + India St • Lines: 9B, Brz (4 min walk)
City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (6 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (14 min walk)