St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia

Name: St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church
Address: 4625 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Telephone: +1 267-774-4496

#181 among attractions in Philadelphia

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St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1890, is a Catholic church at 4625 Springfield Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its cornerstone laid in 1907, the Guastavino tiled dome of the de Sales parish has been an icon in its neighborhood. The de Sales parish was designed by Philadelphia architect Henry D. Dagit, built in the Byzantine Revival style and incorporates a Guastavino tile dome modeled on that of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and elements of the Arts and Crafts movement which was at its peak when the church was built. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 39°56'51"N, 75°12'55"W

Address

4625 Springfield AveWest Philadelphia (Cedar Park)Philadelphia 19143 United States

Contact

+1 267-774-4496

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St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Masjid Al-Jamia, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art, Clark Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church open?

St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 9 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include Calvary United Methodist Church, Philadelphia (5 min walk), West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb Historic District, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Clark Park, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Spruce Hill, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church:

Tram

Baltimore Avenue & 46th Street • Lines: 34 (3 min walk)
Chester Avenue & 47th Street • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)

Train

49th Street (7 min walk)

Metro

46th Street • Lines: Mfl (20 min walk)
40th Street • Lines: Mfl (25 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (28 min walk)