Friday, August 9, 2013

The Most Popular Religious Sites in Indianapolis to Visit

By Pris Stratton


Indianapolis isn't just the biggest town in Indiana state, it's also the capital city of the state too. Indianapolis is known for being home to the Indianapolis Speedway, the Indianapolis Colts and a downtown area full of masses of shops, eateries, interesting destinations and things to do and see. Religious themed landmarks in Indianapolis can be found around the town and the surrounding Indianapolis area. Religious sites in Indianapolis are a nice addition to any trip to the area, as many of the sites are also significant in nature and showcase the cultural diversity found in the city of Indianapolis. Be certain to read our suggestions to find more about great Indianapolis activities.

Christ Church Cathedral

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Christ Church Cathedral is probably one of the more architecturally astounding Indianapolis religious landmarks. Built in 1857, the church draws crowds who come to look at the unique building and admire the Tiffany stained glass windows that really to come to life when the sun reflects off them.

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Celebrating some of the Scottish heritage of the area, this is definitely one of the most popular spiritual landmarks in Indianapolis. This Gothic style cathedral is just about surreal in its appearance, and is the topic of many photos by people who come to bask in the fantastic thing about the building itself. The inside of the church has 4 rooms which can on occasion be toured and include the Tiler's room which is covered in detailed and splendidly hand carved wood and marble, the Ballroom and Lounge utilized for formal affairs and the Auditorium which is Medieval Gothic in design and stature.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Paying tribute and homage to the amazing Afro-American culture found around the town, the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church stands as a tribute to sheer beauty of the Indianapolis religious landmarks that entice crowds and travellers from across the entire world. Once a stop along the Underground Railroad, this is the oldest African church left standing in Indianapolis. The outside and inside of the church, which only stands as a historical site now, shows a very simplistic design and echoes the strife of the past primarily based on the actual simplicity of the design.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

Though many religious sites in Indianapolis are found throughout the town center, the hypnotizing Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is found just under a couple miles from the centre of the town itself. Built in 1875 as the German Nationwide Catholic Church, this church remains a tribute to the German history and culture of the area. Stained glass, elaborate gold displays, statues and high ceilings give a virtually larger than life feel to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholid Church.




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