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Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church

Expert Reviews of Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church

Citysearch | Devastatingly beautiful and ornately spooky, this is a heavenly spot in which to pray and ponder.

Every corner is crammed with something interesting, from the white-and-gray terrazzo-paved labyrinth in the garden to the stone dragons curled around the bell tower. Patterned after the great gothic cathedrals...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/22/2006
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User Reviews of Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church

Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea A.

5 of 5 stars. I kinda have this thing about cathedrals (not so much religion) but I am so fortunate to live so close to this beautiful structure. I think the Grace Cathedral is so beautiful from the inside out,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dung l.

5 of 5 stars. we have been members of the Grace for over two years, and i can not tell you how much we love this church. It's gay friendly. Everyone would make you feel like you belong to the community. You don't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by patrick g.

5 of 5 stars. I've never actually been inside here. I used to come here in the middle of the night by myself and sit on the steps when I lived in the area about 5 thousand years ago. It's beautiful. I regret…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice A.

5 of 5 stars. If you come to mass on any weekday, you get the pleasure of sitting in the altar behind the choir. I wish I had more opportunities to come during the day. It's beautiful from the inside and out and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliana T.

5 of 5 stars. In an American "West Coast" metropolitan city like San Francisco, you rarely expect to find a European inspired cathedral but the moment I walked into Grace Cathedral, my mind went straight to my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul Q.

4 of 5 stars. This is a beautiful Gothic cathedral. I deleted one star because it doesn't use flying buttresses, even though it really doesn't need them since it is made of reinforced concrete, but I thought that…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keane L.

5 of 5 stars. I'll never understand the unquestioning conviction people hold about something as vast as God. It's not that I don't believe in God, rather I don't presume an understanding of its thoughts and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyita A.

5 of 5 stars. I've come here to contemplate in times of sadness or feeling lost. I've come here to walk the labyrinth many, many times.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Em W.

5 of 5 stars. There is no denying that this church is beautiful and so it was our top choice for a phenomenal San Francisco wedding. The staff was super nice and helpful and although you have to take premarital…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kimb s.

5 of 5 stars. Even though this church is technically "pre-fab", it is a lovely thing to behold. I walk the labyrinth here and I spend some time sincerely hoping that God isn't the being humans have made him out to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alana D.

5 of 5 stars. Walking the labyrinth... Meditating. Rejoicing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregor G.

5 of 5 stars. I know what you're thinking ... what was a rotten drunkard like Gregor doing in a church? Well, this might help clear things up: I went there to watch a horror film. No -- for reals! I attended the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen M.

4 of 5 stars. It is amazing how much one wants to believe... If I described the whole thing, a gigantic mock-medieval cathedral made entirely of concrete and set on top of a hill in California, it would sound like…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Levi B.

5 of 5 stars. Seems like a great place. I walked up here during my lunch break to see what it was about. I didn't have the suggested $5 donation to visitors, but the attendant was totally fine with that and said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A A.

5 of 5 stars. Beautiful church. They have daily meditations podcasts as well as the Eucharists. You can also stream them. I use their site frequently and it instantly centers me. They also have music on their…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah D.

5 of 5 stars. I am not a religious girl nor have I drempt of my wedding day since the day I was born but this place sings to me. Listening to thee bells on Sunday morning from my living room window, lounging in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie T.

5 of 5 stars. Great refuge from the craziness of city life. Grace Cathedral is gorgeous and so is the surrounding area. I live a couple blocks from this wonderful church and it always looks pretty amazing whenever…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa H.

5 of 5 stars. My religious path started here at Grace Cathedral. Baptism, First Communion, fear of cannibals in the rafters. Thanks Armistead. Family tradition has us returning almost yearly for the ethereal…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Soren K.

2 of 5 stars. What a beautiful assembly of stones, and not a soul in sight.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catwoman C.

5 of 5 stars. Truly the crowning glory of Nob Hill.... No matter what your views are on the subject of religion, this place should not be missed. The interior is absolutely breathtaking, the labyrinths are cool,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vitamin T.

5 of 5 stars. It's just right for a walk in the park. You got the park outside and a Peet's kiosk in the basement. It is a nice dark, cool refuge to take your mind off the craziness that exists outside. I kinda…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JD N.

3 of 5 stars. Beautiful church, but it felt a bit too modern for such a "classic" church.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Francis K.

5 of 5 stars. I have not been to any services here...but this architectural marvel is one of th emost beautiful building in this little city of ours...and Personally I find the little park here to be the most…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

4 of 5 stars. I am always in awe walking into any church but Grace Cathedral really just take your breath away. Walking in and you'll immediately feel calmer, at least I do...it's a fantastic feeling. It is an…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie D.

5 of 5 stars. I'm not a religious person. I never thought I'd get married in a church, in fact I was set against it. Okay, so I'm not getting married anytime soon, but when I walked in here I was totally floored.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ada R.

5 of 5 stars. Bishop Marc rocks! Social justice and peace are alive and well. What other "church" person has laid down in front of the Federal Building to protest the slaughter of the Iraq war? The spirit of Martin…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Risa S.

5 of 5 stars. There's a coffee shop in the basement. What more do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindi N.

5 of 5 stars. i've always loved architectural buildings. especially the architecture of churches. if i could, i would love to travel the world and visit all the architectural churches i can. although i'm a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by charlene l.

5 of 5 stars. the most spiritual place ever. accepting of every creed, sexuality, gender, et cetera. walk the labrynth- it is really a journey. fyi- the UN was founded in San Francisco. Everyone thinks New…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

5 of 5 stars. Grace Cathedral, rising high into the skies from its home atop Nob Hill, is Gothic glory combined with San Francisco sensibility. An Episcopal church by denomination, but welcoming to all. Before…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stacey r.

5 of 5 stars. weird to write a review for this, but i went here this morning on a field trip for my art history class and i was blown away. the structure is absolutely amazing. the stained glass windows inside are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty C.

5 of 5 stars. The architecture is lovely, perched atop an SF hill with quite a view of the city. I like the meditative labyrinth inside. But the best part of Grace is it's lovely acoustics. I am a fan of early…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Z.

3 of 5 stars. Gram has been up my ass to seek divine intervention since I moved to the Bay Area, and Easter Sunday is just as good as any time to bond with God through an empty hollow religious service. I donned…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anja F.

5 of 5 stars. i'm an atheist, and was not raised Christian. That being said, i absolutely revere and love this church, and am ever-so-thankful for its existence.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat R.

5 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place in San Francisco. My family and friends have a lot of history at this Cathedral. (We are Organ tuners) Grace Cathedral hosts a lot of great Organ Concerts and have many a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie G.

5 of 5 stars. I got married here. Can you believe that? I still can't. Never in one million years did I think that I would get married in GC. The overall experience was really enjoyable (and pricey). Father…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kat s.

5 of 5 stars. I'm really glad you are here, Grace Cathedral. I walk the labyrinth here and take a yoga class here. But who am I kidding, I'm just as lost as I ever was.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jodie p.

4 of 5 stars. i'll pray in any church that has a labyrinth! my mind evades to repose...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M S.

4 of 5 stars. I'm not a big church person, but Grace Cathedral is one of my favorite landmarks in San Francisco. There is something truly pleasing to the soul about this space. Along with Huntington Park (which is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

5 of 5 stars. I'm not a religious man but from time to time I like to check in with the big guy upstairs. So the other day I was just taking a walk and I came upon Grace Cathedral. So I went in........ ME - God are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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This is an awesome palce to go just to sight see. My school mates and I went here when I was in college., We got ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ELINOR H.

5 of 5 stars. GRACE CATHEDRAL is beyond the 5 STARS I have given. It is celestial. We are all lucky to have such an outstanding architectural gem in high atop San francisco's Nob Hill that is filled with treasures…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes T.

5 of 5 stars. Prime location on Nob Hill, and a real beauty of a building. I'm not Episcopalian, but I do appreciate the little room they've set aside for AIDS victims.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

5 of 5 stars. I never thought I would want to get married in a church, but Grace Cathedral changed my mind. When I do get married some day, this will be the place. I grew up fairly unfamiliar to churches. This one…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by gnat c.

5 of 5 stars. grace cathedral has a labyrinth. fantab.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Misti L.

3 of 5 stars. I like Grace because of the architecture. I like Grace because of the circle thingy you can walk. I hate photographing at Grace! Ahh, you are so limited. Ok, it's an icon in the City but if you…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Roxanne T.

5 of 5 stars. "When I hear No, No is a gift." In fact, the whole concept of this church to me is a big No-no-no-no-NO!
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Taminator C.

5 of 5 stars. Hi Roxanne, did I see you there? :) I am not a Christian even I have gone to Catholic schools for 12 years and on and off to different Christian churches over the years. Last night my very best friend…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by puck f.

5 of 5 stars. today grace cathedral participated in a die-in against the iraq war. they marched down from the cathedral to the federal building, and collapsed dead in front of the entrance to the building. the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by eliza darling d.

5 of 5 stars. ever since i set foot in this cathedral as a child i knew I'd get married here. 20 years later i went in today to put my deposit down. lori, the wedding liaison is one of the warmest people I've met…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

5 of 5 stars. When my walking team reaches the top of Nob Hill, the new members always notice Grace Cathedral. It's worth an extra 20-40 minutes to go inside and see our version of monumental architecture. It's a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by X marks the spot ..

5 of 5 stars. A while ago I took a much needed break from studies and went to work full-time instead. Fast forward to the present, and I am now in the middle of applying as a transfer student to several…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by JT F.

5 of 5 stars. I'm not part of a God Squad nor am I a Seething Heathen, but I've been checking out this Sunday tradition for a few weeks now with an open will. When my sister and I were young, my parents never…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek Alistair J.

5 of 5 stars. I'm always amazed by the Architecture of Churches and this church amazed me. the labyrinth is something awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric W.

4 of 5 stars. Woohoo! Let's hear it for big, religious monuments! Better yet let's hear it for a real gorgeous structure that's worth the hike up No Hill. i don't attend services here but even so it's a great place…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Prima D.

5 of 5 stars. the most gorgeous church in SF. and I'm not even Episcopalian, I might be struck down by my Catholic God. I will never forget Grace b/c of the following: I had drinks at both the Fairmont and the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle i.

5 of 5 stars. i know i give 5 stars to pretty much everything, but so what. i'm easily pleased... and grace cathedral deserves all 5. its perched at the top of nob hill and its commanding, dramatic presence even…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendan M.

5 of 5 stars. My absolute favorite church in the city. This is that place that I'd like to get married at. The view from the steps is amazing, and the church itself is a masterpiece.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jane d.

4 of 5 stars. A beautiful church. Walk the labyrinth path for some inner peace.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

5 of 5 stars. My first trip to San Francisco. A college road trip down from Seattle w/ a friend and on our list of things to do was: 1) Tour Anchor Steam Brewery
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mona s.

4 of 5 stars. a nice place to go when you want to contemplate, think with little distractions. i like the labyrinth, they have one near the garden and one inside the church.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Feisty O.

4 of 5 stars. Absolutely a very beautiful cathedral. Grace Cathedral has very awe-inspiring stain glass windows and eye-popping murals depicting San Francisco's early years. I visited the Cathedral when there was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan K.

3 of 5 stars. Some good concerts can be found at Grace but it's mostly Organ concerts or their resident school choir. Grace is not a bad place in terms of aesthetics and capacity. But in terms of acoustics, it just…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by O K.

5 of 5 stars. This place is great fun. You can run around in the labyrinths outside (just drawn on the ground, but still fun) attempteing to reach the inner vesicles. Or you can go inside and admire the stained…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna b.

4 of 5 stars. I went to the 9/11 service, and I really enjoy the meditative labyrinth walks. Not much else to say- nice Protestant church!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by matt G.

3 of 5 stars. Peet's coffee shop in this historic church. You have no excuse to fall asleep while confessing your sins to a priest.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Beautiful landmark

Grace Cathedral is located near the top of beautiful Nob Hill, and is truly a breathtaking sight wit...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kristin n.

3 of 5 stars. Went expecting a hedge labyrinth and was sorely disappointed... but like all monuments to higher powers (see the mason's building across the street) it is beautiful and worth at the least a brief…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by rene d.

5 of 5 stars. Critique a church? A worship service?! Well, it was Easter. All the bells and smells were out, and if you like high church, then it was the right day. It's a beautiful place, and the parishoners…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

4 of 5 stars. Great hideaway from the recent Bay Area heat. The thick stone walls create a nice quiet and cool interior for contemplation and reflection. I prefer the interior labyrinth; you need a quiet setting…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

5 of 5 stars. A few steps inside gothic Grace Cathedral and I was convinced that if I were God I would definitely want to hang out in a place as beautiful as this. This soaring structure, with its luminous…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina R.

5 of 5 stars. I saw an incredible exhibit at Grace Cathedral. When you walked through the entrance, you felt like you were swathed in silk and colors. Large banners of fabric were strewn against the ceiling,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathleya G.

5 of 5 stars. Gorgeous at night. Cant wait to come back during the day!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by phil h.

5 of 5 stars. The next foggy night in the city, pay a visit to Huntington Park and take in the view of Grace Cathedral. Beautiful! Now I know why people travel around the world to visit our fair city.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5 of 5 stars. An awesome sight to behold, it just dwarfs you with its heights and beauty. Go in the wintertime when they also set lights up out in the park across from it! Times visited: 2
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mahogany G.

4 of 5 stars. I don't know about this comparison with Notre Dame but it's a beautiful cathedral. There is a cool Keith Haring triptych in their Aids memorial area. I heard that there were labyrinths and I must…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Yan M.

5 of 5 stars. Very fortunate to live across from this beautiful church. Quite a few ppl had commented that it's a scaled-down version of Notre Dame in Paris. Beautiful stained-glass windows and just wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara J.

5 of 5 stars. One of the most beautiful cathedrals that I've seen in the States, and easily comparable to some of the Gothic cathedrals of France. I love cathedral and church architecture and Grace Cathedral is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by m A n I k.

5 of 5 stars. The beautiful and aptly named Grace Cathedral takes my breath away everytime I walk inside. Even from the outside, I'm awestruck. I love walking the outdoor labryinth. Reaching the central spot is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by charlotte s.

5 of 5 stars. labyrinths are awesome grace cathedral is awesome possum!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5 of 5 stars. The West Coast's largest Episcopal cathedral looms over Huntington Park with Gothic splendor, an imposing replacement for the original 1849 Gold Rush chapel. Of special interest are the stained glass,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lijia X.

5 of 5 stars. they have one of those walking around in circles things that are really cool, right outside. what are those called again?conveniently next to cable cars, which are free with a fast pass. cable cars…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lula Mae W.

5 of 5 stars. There is something to be said for exaltation.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by T-Bone L.

5 of 5 stars. Amazing inside and out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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