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Holy Name Cathedral

735 North State St, Chicago, IL 60611 (Near North Side)
312 787 8040
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Ranked #13 of 333 attractions in Chicago
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Seat  of the Chicago Catholic archdiocese. more »
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Doha, Qatar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Great cathedral. We attended mass service there. The choir was simply amazing, felt like heaven. The cathedral is really amazing from an architectural point of view and is so beautiful from the inside. It has a really great huge organ. it's a must visit.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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15 attraction reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This was a so-so Church and I would not really recommend going out of your way to visit as there was nothing memorable about it.

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Detroit, Michigan
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful cathedral, which evokes generations of prayerful Chicagoans. There are probably few places that capture more of the history of Chicago than here. Whether or not you are Catholic, it is a very nice place to visit. Remember to be respectful (no cell phones or loud talking inside) here as you should any place of worship.

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Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

If you want to attend Catholic Mass then go to the cathedral. Exquisite woodwork and stonework inside.

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See 7 more reviews by Tom S for Chicago
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87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

beautiful architecture inside and out. the altar was gorgeous, the church's organ was majestic and the ceiling was astounding. awesome treat for a catholic like me to attend mass here.

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Swanton, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Deacon Michael was very pleasant and accomidating to our group. He welcomed us and gave our group a great tour.

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Mesa, Arizona
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I arrived at my hotel late on a Sunday afternoon and felt that a visit to a Church might be more appropriate than shopping. It was a little over a mile walk from my hotel, but upon arriving there I felt it was worth it. From the craftsmanship of the bronze doors to the color and texture of the arched... More

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Lansing, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Hi, This church is so beautiful. The architecture was amazing. They do not build churches like this anymore, surely a must-see if you visit ORD and appreciate this type of beauty.

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Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I stopped by here just to sit and meditate for a while. I was glad it was open for such things. It gives you the sense that things are under control.

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York Region, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We were lucky enough to be around for Sunday Mass, and took in a wonderful service. The priest was honest and engaging, and delievered a great homily. The organ was amazing and the choir sounded fantastic. Of course, make sure you take the time to check out the bullet hole in the front of the church, its a nice throw... More

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