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Philadelphia Churches and Philadelphia Cathedrals
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - PA, USA US)



Philadelphia contains more than 1,000 churches, including around 130 Roman Catholic churches, over 50 Jewish churches and synagogues, and approximately 830 other churches, including Protestant churches.

Most religious beliefs and denominations are well represented in Philadelphia and many of the buildings are extremely historic. Here is a selection of Philadelphia churches and cathedrals, worth a look whilst visiting Philadelphia.




Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul - 18th Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 561 1313
Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul is a beautiful Italian-style building, and is home to a particularly large Roman Catholic following. Dating back to the mid-19th century, the cathedral took almost 20 years to complete and features impressive architecture, with a large dome and vast interior, full of interesting and historic features.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Christ Church - 2nd Street, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 1695
One of Philadelphia's historical highlights, Christ Church was completed in 1754 and has a huge 200-foot steeple and symmetrical façade with arched windows. Based on works by Sir Christopher Wren and built on the site of an earlier, late 17th-century wooden church, this fine Georgian edifice features brass plaques that mark the original pews of the likes of George and Martha Washington and Betsy Ross.
Philadelphia church open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: St. Stephen's United Methodist Church - 5213 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 438 6384
St. Stephen's United Methodist Church lies in the Germantown district of Philadelphia and holds many regular parish services and seasonal religious events.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Arch Street United Methodist Church - Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19107, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 568 6250
Located in the center of Philadelphia, the Arch Street United Methodist Church was built in the 1860s and is constructed out of eye-catching white marble. Attractions at the United Methodist Church include exceptional Gothic-style architecture and an equally impressive interior, housing a large pipe organ and many historic features.
Philadelphia church open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:30
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Old St. George's Church - 235 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 925 7788
Old St. George's Church dates back around 250 years and is famous for being the oldest Methodist church in the whole world. Attraction at Philadelphia's Old St. George's Church include a museum area, numerous historic artifacts, guided tours and a small gift shop.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Old St. Joseph's Church - 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 923 1733
Situated in the Society Hill district of Philadelphia, Old St. Joseph's Church has particularly historic roots and was rebuilt in the mid-19th century. This important Roman Catholic church holds regular masses each day and welcomes visitors from all religions.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Old St. Mary's Church - 252 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 923 7930
Standing in Philadelphia's Society Hill district, Old St. Mary's Church was founded in the 1760s and features regular masses at the weekend.
Philadelphia church open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday - 08:00 to 13:00
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: St. John the Evangelist Church - 21 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, 19107, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 563 4145
Dating back to the 1830s, Philadelphia's St. John the Evangelist Church is a Roman Catholic church, with attractive architecture, stone statues and daily church masses.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: St. Mark's Church - 1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 735 1416
Without doubt one of the most beautiful churches in the whole of Philadelphia, St. Mark's Church can be found in the city center and is more than 150 years old. With Gothic-style architecture and attractive gardens, St. Mark's Church has become a popular tourist attraction.
Philadelphia church open: daily
Philadelphia church admission: free

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: St. Peters Church - 313 Pine Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 925 5968
St. Peters Church was built in the 1760s, making in the first Anglican church in Philadelphia. Over the years the church itself has been modernized and renovated, although St. Peters Church stills retains much of its original charm.
Philadelphia church open: Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 12:00
Philadelphia church admission: free


Other churches, chapels, temples and religious buildings in the Philadelphia area include:

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Bustleton United Methodist Church - 9707 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, 19115, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 673 1504

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Congregation Beth Yeshua Synagogue - 7501 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, 19151, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 477 2706

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Congregation Mikveh Israel Synagogue - Independence Mall East, 44 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 5446

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue - 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19123, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 627 6747

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia - 201 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 567 0532

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 563 3980

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Fox Chase United Methodist Church - 201 Loney Street, Philadelphia, 19111, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 745 7416

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Germantown Mennonite Church - 21 West Washington Lane, Philadelphia, 19144, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 843 5599

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - 419 Richard Allen Avenue, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 925 0616

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church - 412 Pine Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 925 8051

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Old First Reformed Church - 151 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 4566

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Quaker Information Center - 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, 19102, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 241 7024

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Society Hill Synagogue - 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 922 6590

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Temple Zion-Beth Israel Synagogue - 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 735 5148

Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals: Tindley Temple - 762 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19147, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 735 0442

 
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