Kentucky has some stunning architecture, from the Capital building to the stunning Muhammad Ali Center. The Bluegrass State is also home to a few magnificent cathedrals. Have you seen the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville?
The Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville was completed in 1852. Its spires rise high above the street below. In fact, at 287 feet high, the spire was the tallest in North America back in the 1850s.
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Step inside this incredible, historic cathedral, and you’ll be in awe at its beauty. It’s like being inside a piece of art.
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Architects William Keeley and Isaiah Rogers designed the cathedral, and they spared no expense when it came to designing a building that would inspire wonder and amazement.
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Spend some time gazing up at the soaring vaulted ceiling and intricate carvings placed at the intersections of the ribs.
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The stained glass windows are simply gorgeous, and you’ll want to get a good look at the Coronation Window, which is one of the oldest surviving pieces of hand-painted stained glass in the United States.
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The organ and choir loft lend both visual and auditory grace to the cathedral. The organ was built in 1983 by the Steiner-Reck Company in Louisville. Its casing is hand-carved mahogany.
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The bell tower is home to three bells - one large bell that weighs more than 4,000 pounds, and two smaller bells.
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Parishioners who attend services at the Cathedral of the Assumption hail from 27 different counties in Kentucky and Indiana. The cathedral has a rich history going back to the Civil War Era, and it provides spirituality and service to the community.
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Visit the cathedral for mass Monday through Friday at noon, Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday at 9:30 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m.
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Learn more about the Cathedral of the Assumption on its website, and make sure to follow its Facebook page to stay up-to-date on events there.
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There’s another gorgeous cathedral in Kentucky that you might want to check out. Take a look at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Cincinnati, which looks very similar to Notre Dame.
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