St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral, Baltimore

#181 among attractions in Baltimore

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St. Peter's Church, also known as St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral, was a historic church in Baltimore, Maryland that served as the first Catholic pro-cathedral in the United States; first built in 1770, the church became the pro-cathedral of the Diocese of Baltimore when the diocese was created in 1789, and the seat of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. The church was situated on the 300 block of Charles Street at Saratoga Street. The first resident pastor of the church was Fr. Charles Sewell of St. Mary's County. St. Peter's served all Catholics within the city of Baltimore who could travel to it, which was an anomaly among Catholic churches in the United States before 1884, which were largely defined by the nationality of their parishioners. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'34"N, 76°36'55"W

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Central Baltimore (Downtown Baltimore)Baltimore United States

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St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Royal Farms Arena, Lexington Market, Hippodrome Theatre.

~1410 ftN
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~1830 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore, Royal Farms Arena stands as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and concert-goers alike. This multifaceted venue, which has been a staple of the city's architecture since its inauguration in 1962, continues to host a diverse...
~1870 ftW
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
10 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore
10 min walk • The Hippodrome Theatre stands as a beacon of culture and history in Baltimore, Maryland. This grand venue, which first opened its doors in 1914, has long been a centerpiece for the performing arts within the city. Nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore, the theatre...
~630 ftN
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~1110 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Battle Monument, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Battle Monument, located in Battle Monument Square on North Calvert Street between East Fayette and East Lexington Streets in Baltimore, Maryland, commemorates the Battle of Baltimore with the British fleet of the Royal Navy's bombardment of Fort McHenry, the Battle of North...
0.5 miSW
Skyscraper, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower, Baltimore
12 min walk • The Emerson Tower is a 15-story, 88 m clock tower erected in 1907–1911 at 21 South Eutaw Street, at the northeast corner of Eutaw and West Lombard Streets in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
10 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~1140 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
6 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~660 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
4 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~1770 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
9 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Brown's Arcade, Baltimore (2 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Baltimore (2 min walk), Two Charles Center, Baltimore (2 min walk), Commercial Credit Company Building, Baltimore (2 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral:

Bus

Charles Street & Pleasant Street Northbound • Lines: 103, 410, 411, 420, 51, 95, Gr, Sv (1 min walk)
Pleasant Street • Lines: Purple (1 min walk)

Metro

Charles Center • Lines: M (6 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: M (9 min walk)

Light rail

Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (6 min walk)
Baltimore Arena • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (17 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (27 min walk)