San Francisco
Grace Cathedral
Neo-Gothic Landmark
1100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 1; California Street Cable Car
Phone: +1 415 749 6300
Fax: +1 415 749 6301
Website | EmailThis impressive neo-Gothic structure crowning Nob Hill was built on the site of the Crocker Mansion after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The interior features stained glass windows in celestial blues and vibrant reds and yellows. There are also frescoes depicting the history of San Francisco and scenes from the life of San Francisco's patron saint, St. Francis of Asissi. The gilded bas-reliefs that adorn the doors of the main entrance are cast from Ghiberti's original molds for the Gates of Paradise that adorn the Baptistry in Florence. This facility also boasts an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth.It has the outdoor labyrinyth made up of Tezzaro stone and the indoor one made up of limestone.
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