San Francisco
Above: San Francisco skyline
(by Aaron Logan) and the famous Golden Gate Bridge
(by Jack).
San Francisco is a compact city (about 7 square miles) of 750,000 people in northern California.
San Francisco is one of the country's most popular travel destinations, which is famously home to the Bay Bridge, steep streets, Victorian architecture, swanky boutiques, fine restaurants, cable cars, and the trademark dash of liberalism.
San Francisco's rich history of gold rushes, pioneers, Spanish missionaries and Asian immigration has also ensured the city is full of interesting religious sites: among them Chinese temples, museums full of Buddhist artifacts, Episcopal churches, Spanish missions and interesting examples of modern religious architecture. Follow a link below to explore the spiritual side of San Francisco.
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Asian Art Museum
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums devoted to Asian art in the western world. Its collection boasts more than 15,000 art objects, many of which are religious artifacts. |
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Grace Cathedral
Completed in 1964 in a neo-Gothic style, this impressive Episcopalian cathedral is made of concrete formed to look like stone. Inside are fine stained glass windows, two labyrinths, and notable artworks. |
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Mission Dolores
Founded in 1776, this missionary church is San Francisco's oldest surviving structure. Built and decorated by converted Native Americans, the interior has an interesting mix of native and Spanish styles. |
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