Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona

Name: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Address: 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, 16601, United States
Telephone: +1 814-944-4603

#5 among attractions in Altoona

Top attraction, Church, Neo-renaissance architecture

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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at One Cathedral Square in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is within the boundaries of the Downtown Altoona Historic District, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and is the seat of its bishop, the Most Reverend Mark Leonard Bartchak. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Pastoral staff is Rev. Monsignor Stanley B. Carson, administrator, and Rev. Father Dennis M. Kurdziel, parochial vicar. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 40°30'57"N, 78°24'14"W

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1 Cathedral SquareDowntown AltoonaAltoona 16601 United States

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+1 814-944-4603

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Day trips

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Railroaders Memorial Museum, Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Downtown Altoona Historic District, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.

~1300 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona
7 min walk • The Railroaders Memorial Museum is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The museum focuses on the history of railroad workers and railroad communities in central Pennsylvania, particularly Altoona, the Altoona Works, and the greater Pittsburgh area.
0.5 miS
40°30'30"N • 78°24'27"W
Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Altoona
14 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
~1390 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Altoona Historic District, Altoona
7 min walk • Downtown Altoona Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 240 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Altoona.
~700 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona
4 min walk • The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is an art museum with five locations in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. It is headquartered at Saint Francis University in Loretto, where it was founded in 1976.
~710 ftNE
Church
Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona
4 min walk • Altoona Alliance Church is a mid-sized church associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance located in Altoona, Pennsylvania Founded in 1891 by Rev. Frederick Senft, who would one day go on to become president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
~670 ftE
Romanesque architecture
Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona
4 min walk • Central Trust Company Buildings are two historic commercial buildings located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. They are two five-story buildings connected by a stair and elevator tower. The buildings measure 130 by 120 feet.
0.7 miSW
Temple, Entertainment, Sport
Jaffa Shrine, Altoona
18 min walk • The Jaffa Shrine Center is a 3,200-seat multipurpose arena located in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. The current Shrine Center, headquarters to the Jaffa Shriners, was built in 1930, opening on September 25 of that year. It was the largest convention center in Blair County until the Blair County Convention Center was built.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Broad Avenue Historic District, Altoona
27 min walk • Broad Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 140 contributing buildings in a residential area of Altoona.
0.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Veterans Memorial Field, Altoona
20 min walk • Veterans Memorial Field is a stadium in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Altoona Rail Kings. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?

Nearby attractions include Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona (4 min walk), Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona (4 min walk), Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona (4 min walk), Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona (7 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament:

Bus

Altoona Transportation Center (4 min walk)

Train

Altoona (5 min walk)