As American cities go, Los Angeles does not immediately jump out as a location particularly famous for its churches and other religious sites. But there are few places that can match the City of Angels in terms of religious diversity and architecture. Christian places of worship are of course well represented. But beyond the churches, which range from centuries old missions … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
RELIGIOUS SITES OF NEW YORK CITY – PART ONE – DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN
When it comes to historic religious sites, few places in the United States can rival New York City. Packed into the city’s five boroughs is one of the largest and most diverse collection of churches, synagogues, temples and other religious sites to be found just about anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And no place showcases these architectural masterpieces like Manhattan. … [Read more...]
CHURCHES OF ST. AUGUSTINE’S HISTORIC DISTRICT: A WALKING TOUR
The city of St. Augustine in Florida was the site of the first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States. Founded in 1565, it predates the earliest settlements of the English and Dutch in America by almost half a century. Not surprisingly, St. Augustine is home to some very old and very historic churches. From America’s first Catholic parish in the 16th … [Read more...]
