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Cathedral of Saint PaulThe Cathedral of Saint Paul is a massive structure on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi river. Though some have described its proportions as "awkward" this is the karmic center of the city of Saint Paul. The cathedral is big enough to support six chapels, each one dedicated to a saint representing the different ethnic groups that first settled in the area. For the French Canadians, Saint John the Baptist; for the Italians, Saint Anthony; for the Irish, Saint Patrick; the Slavs get Saints Cyril and Methodius, and the Germans Saint Boniface. The missionaries to the area get their own -- Saint Therese of Lisieux. The cathedral is made from regional materials: for example, travertine from Mankato, and granite from Saint Cloud. Of particular interest are the stunning rose windows which, though recessed, still offer inspiring viewing in the right light. Quick Facts
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>2001 - The Cathedral undergoes a major renovation. Unfortunately, this is when we visited, so the pictures are full of cranes and scaffolds. Rate This Holy Place method='post' action='/Building.php?ID=419#Rate'>Current rating:  60% name='Rating' id='Rating' value='Praise' class='Plain'> name='Rating' id='Rating' value='Raze' class='Plain'>
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Outstanding building, but views better when the copper is tarnished green rather than the dull brown shown in these photos.
