Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Catholic cathedral in downtown Cincinnati, United States.
The limestone Neoclassical structure rises 224 feet above street level with a single spire and features Greek-themed mosaics and Corinthian columns inside.
The cathedral opened in 1845 as the first large church west of the Allegheny Mountains under the direction of Bishop John Baptist Purcell.
The cathedral exhibits bronze doors, murals by Carl Zimmerman, and stone angels created by Italian sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti flanking the main altar.
The cathedral offers guided tours and maintains regular Mass schedules, with detailed information available through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati website.
Pope Francis designated the cathedral as a minor basilica in 2020, recognizing its architectural and religious importance in the Ohio region.
Location: Cincinnati
Inception: November 2, 1845
Architects: Henry Walter
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Made from material: limestone
Operator: Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Address: 325 West 8th Street 45202 45202
Email: Info@StPeterinChainsCathedral.org
Website: http://stpeterinchainscathedral.org
GPS coordinates: 39.10364,-84.51890
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:52
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