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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

One of the largest collections of mosaics in the world, 41 million pieces of glass covering domes and walls.

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Open
Every day outside services
Price
Free; small fee for the mosaics museum
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
4431 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
In the Central West End, near Forest Park.

Why Go

Built from 1907, the cathedral took 76 years to finish decorating. The mosaics, in shimmering greens and golds, show Bible stories and the history of the Catholic Church in St. Louis. A small museum downstairs explains how they were made.

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