You don’t have to be religious to appreciate the amazing architecture found in many places of worship around the world. Chicago is home to countless beautiful churches, temples, and mosques, many of which are so gorgeous they attract visitors from across the globe.
Here are eight that are so lovely you’ll be left breathless. Scroll on…
- Saint John Canitus Church (825 N Carpenter Street)
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Facebook/Saint John Cantius Church Visible from the Kennedy, this breathtaking structure was built in five years, being completed in 1893. It is a historic, dominantly Polish church that is just as gorgeous within as without.
- Old St. Patrick’s Church (700 West Adams Street)
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Facebook/Old St. Patrick’s Church The oldest public house in the city, this church was dedicated on Christmas day in 1856, though the parish started as far back as 1846. It is one of the few buildings that remain today that survived the Chicago Fire of 1871.
- Saint Hyacinth Basilica (3636 W Wolfram Street)
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Facebook/Saint Hyacinth Basilica Also visible from the Kennedy, this Polish cathedral was dedicated in 1921 and is very important to those who use its services today. Though it is not one of the oldest churches in the city, it is certainly one of the most beautiful inside and out.
- St. Mary of the Angels Parish (1850 N Hermitage Avenue)
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Facebook/St. Mary of the Angels Parish Another Polish cathedral, this parish was founded in 1899 by immigrants in need of a place to worship. The church is highly acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Roman Renaissance architecture in America.
- St. Hedwig Church (2226 North Hoyne Avenue)
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Wikimedia Commons/Histentchi Dedicated in 1901, this is another Polish church you’ll find along the Kennedy. It has seen much activity over the years and is an amazing place to find religious services and more.
- Holy Name Cathedral (730 N Wabash Avenue)
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Wikimedia Commons/Nheyob Though the original structure was destroyed in 1871 by the Great Chicago Fire, a new cathedral was built in its place and was dedicated in 1875. This large and stunningly beautiful sanctuary was built in the Gothic Revival architecture style.
- Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 East Chestnut Street)
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Wikimedia Commons/Andreas Faessler Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of the most well-known churches in Chicago. It was built in 1912 and is the second oldest building on the Magnificent Mile. (The oldest is the Chicago Water Tower.)
- St. Michael’s Church (1633 N Cleveland Avenue)
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Facebook/St. Michael in Old Town Completed in 1869, this church was started by German immigrants who wanted to create a space for outcasts. It began as a wooden structure in 1852 before being converted to brick.
For a more inclusive atmosphere, people love visiting this one of a kind temple in Chicago that is too wonderful for words.
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Visible from the Kennedy, this breathtaking structure was built in five years, being completed in 1893. It is a historic, dominantly Polish church that is just as gorgeous within as without.
Facebook/Old St. Patrick’s Church
The oldest public house in the city, this church was dedicated on Christmas day in 1856, though the parish started as far back as 1846. It is one of the few buildings that remain today that survived the Chicago Fire of 1871.
Facebook/Saint Hyacinth Basilica
Also visible from the Kennedy, this Polish cathedral was dedicated in 1921 and is very important to those who use its services today. Though it is not one of the oldest churches in the city, it is certainly one of the most beautiful inside and out.
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Another Polish cathedral, this parish was founded in 1899 by immigrants in need of a place to worship. The church is highly acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Roman Renaissance architecture in America.
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Dedicated in 1901, this is another Polish church you’ll find along the Kennedy. It has seen much activity over the years and is an amazing place to find religious services and more.
Wikimedia Commons/Raymond Tambunan
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Though the original structure was destroyed in 1871 by the Great Chicago Fire, a new cathedral was built in its place and was dedicated in 1875. This large and stunningly beautiful sanctuary was built in the Gothic Revival architecture style.
Wikimedia Commons/Andreas Faessler
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of the most well-known churches in Chicago. It was built in 1912 and is the second oldest building on the Magnificent Mile. (The oldest is the Chicago Water Tower.)
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Completed in 1869, this church was started by German immigrants who wanted to create a space for outcasts. It began as a wooden structure in 1852 before being converted to brick.
What other beautiful churches do you love seeing in Chicago? Share pictures of your favorites with us in the comments!
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