St. Rose of Viterbo Convent, La Crosse

Name: St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
Address: La Crosse, United States

#19 among attractions in La Crosse

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Facts and practical information

St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, an American religious congregation, which is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The convent is dedicated to Rose of Viterbo, a 13th-century Franciscan tertiary who was a noted mystic and street preacher in Italy who died while still a teenager. ()

Built: 1906 (118 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°48'14"N, 91°14'37"W

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La Crosse United States

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St. Rose of Viterbo Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Crosse Center, Riverside Park, Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Gideon C. Hixon House.

0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Sport venue
La Crosse Center, La Crosse
21 min walk • The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. The Center is also a convention center.
1 miNW
Park, Historical place
Riverside Park, La Crosse
26 min walk • Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights. The steamboats American Queen, La Crosse Queen, and Julia Belle Swain make stops along the river in the park.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
15 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.8 miN
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse
22 min walk • The Gideon C. Hixon House is a historic residence built in 1859 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The house was built for Gideon Hixon, a partner in a lumber business. Hixon would later become a founder and president of the La Cross National Bank and would serve in the state legislature.
1.2 miNW
Park
Pettibone Park, La Crosse
32 min walk • Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront. Its facilities include walking trails, fishing docks, a beach, and a disc golf course.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Mississippi River Bridge, La Crosse
22 min walk • The Mississippi River Bridge is a combination of two individual bridges which are also known as the Cass Street Bridge and the Cameron Avenue Bridge, as well as the Big Blue Bridges.
0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Mons Anderson House, La Crosse
13 min walk • The Mons Anderson House is a historic house located at 410 Cass Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.5 miW
43°48'21"N • 91°15'10"W
Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse
26 min walk • The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
0.5 miN
Library
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse
13 min walk • La Crosse Public Library is the public library system in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The library serves as the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System and the administrative offices for WRLS are at the public library.
0.8 miNW
43°48'37"N • 91°15'22"W
Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse
20 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Rose of Viterbo Convent?

Nearby attractions include Viterbo University, La Crosse (2 min walk), Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse (13 min walk), Mons Anderson House, La Crosse (13 min walk), La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Rose of Viterbo Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Rose of Viterbo Convent:

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Downtown La Crosse Transit Center (17 min walk)