Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles

Name: Saint Sophia Cathedral
Address: 1324 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, 90006-4310, United States
Telephone: +1 323-737-2424

#342 among attractions in Los Angeles

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Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church built in 1952, in what was then the Greek section of Central Los Angeles, California. It is located at West 15th Street and South Normandie Avenue in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1952 (72 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCapacity: 750Coordinates: 34°2'45"N, 118°18'0"W

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1324 S Normandie AveCentral Los Angeles (Pico Union)Los Angeles 90006-4310 United States

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+1 323-737-2424

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

Nearby attractions include: Bullocks Wilshire, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, The Wiltern, First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Sophia Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles (8 min walk), Harvard Heights, Los Angeles (8 min walk), Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles (9 min walk).

How to get to Saint Sophia Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Sophia Cathedral:

Bus

Vermont & Pico • Lines: 204 (13 min walk)
Olympic & Catalina • Lines: Wilshire Center/Koreatown (15 min walk)

Metro

Wilshire/Normandie • Lines: D (28 min walk)
Wilshire/Vermont • Lines: B, D (33 min walk)