Historic Religious Sites
St. Louis’s religious architecture reflects its deep European roots and social history. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis houses one of the world's largest mosaic collections, while the Old Cathedral stands as the first cathedral built west of the Mississippi River. The Shrine of St. Joseph is known for its ornate Baroque altar and an authenticated miracle, while Quinn Chapel AME represents the city's historic African Methodist Episcopal heritage. In the heart of The Hill, Saint Ambrose Catholic Church serves as a landmark for the Italian-American community with its Lombard-Romanesque design.
A Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in the Central West End…
B Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
The Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, formerly the Cathedral of Saint Louis, and colloquially the Old Cathedral, is a Catholic…
C Shrine of St. Joseph
The Shrine of St. Joseph is a Catholic church in St. Louis, Missouri in Columbus Square.
Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Quinn Chapel AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church building located at 227 Bowen Street in the Carondelet section of…
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
Located in the historic Italian neighborhood of The Hill, this 1926 Lombard-Romanesque church features red brick and terra cotta detailing. It serves as a cultural and spiritual center for the local Italian-American community.
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