The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, perched on Gospel Hill, is a grand landmark on the Altoona skyline. Built between 1924 and 1959, the exterior is in the style of the Italian Renaissance while the interior reflects the more modern use of aluminum, glass, and marble.
Address:
1301 13th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-4183
Handicap Access? Y
Pro Sports Nearby
Altoona Curve Baseball Club (2.05 Miles)
Blair County Ballpark (2.08 Miles)
Hotels & Motels Nearby
Ramada Inn - Altoona (0.22 Miles)
Econo Lodge - Altoona (1.39 Miles)
Days Inn - Altoona (1.39 Miles)
Super 8 Motel - Altoona (1.41 Miles)
All Accommodations Nearby
Ramada Inn - Altoona (0.22 Miles)
Carriage House Bed and Breakfast - Hollidaysburg (3.3 Miles)
Hoenstine's Bed and Breakfast (4.3 Miles)
All Dining Nearby
Finelli's Italian Villa (0.54 Miles)
Town of Altoona (0.91 Miles)
Great Wall Restaurant (0.99 Miles)
Allegro Restaurant (1.65 Miles)
Fine Dining Nearby
Finelli's Italian Villa (0.54 Miles)
Great Wall Restaurant (0.99 Miles)
Golfing Nearby
Park Hills Country Club (2.32 Miles)
Greenwood Golf (2.87 Miles)
Blair County Golf & Driving Range (3.8 Miles)
Museums Nearby
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona (0.11 Miles)
Arts Along the Avenue (0.12 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.24 Miles)
Family Restaurants Nearby
Bennigan's (2.42 Miles)
Bellmeade Inn (3.65 Miles)
Hoss's Steak and Sea House - Duncansville (3.67 Miles)
Old Canal Inn (4.36 Miles)
Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Peter Vinograde, Pianist (0.05 Miles)
Meyer Jonasson Company (0.1 Miles)
Playhouse Theatre (0.1 Miles)
Architectural Antiques (0.11 Miles)
Antiquing Nearby
Architectural Antiques (0.11 Miles)
Cottage Treasures (0.96 Miles)
Creekside Antiques (4.71 Miles)
Donnelly's Antiques (4.78 Miles)
Shopping Nearby
Meyer Jonasson Company (0.1 Miles)
Architectural Antiques (0.11 Miles)
McIntyres Candies (0.11 Miles)
Boyer Candy Factory Outlet and Emporium (0.31 Miles)
Historic Places Nearby
Blair County Historical Society (0.57 Miles)
Town of Altoona (0.91 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.04 Miles)
Allegheny Furnace (1.21 Miles)
Country Markets Nearby
Altoona Farmers Market (0.1 Miles)
Blueberry Hill (4.84 Miles)
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.42 Miles)
Leighty's Farm Market (5.95 Miles)
Festivals & Fairs Nearby
Westsylvania Heritage Corporation (3.94 Miles)
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.42 Miles)
Music Nearby
Peter Vinograde, Pianist (0.05 Miles)
Altoona Symphony Orchestra (0.08 Miles)
Playhouse Theatre (0.1 Miles)
Keith Instrumental Concert (0.29 Miles)
Haunted Happenings Nearby
Baker Mansion Museum (1.31 Miles)
U.S. Hotel Restaurant and Tavern (4.42 Miles)
Theatre Nearby
Peter Vinograde, Pianist (0.05 Miles)
Playhouse Theatre (0.1 Miles)
Jan Kinney (0.49 Miles)
Allegheny Ballet Company (1.29 Miles)
Historic Towns Nearby
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area (0.09 Miles)
Town of Altoona (0.91 Miles)
Hollidaysburg Historic District (3.97 Miles)
Hollidaysburg National Historic District (4.37 Miles)
Historical and Genealogical Societies Nearby
Blair County Historical Society (0.57 Miles)
Westsylvania Heritage Corporation (3.94 Miles)
Covered Bridges Nearby
New Portage Railroad Muleshoe Curve Bridge (5.08 Miles)
Tours Nearby
Benzel's Pretzel Bakery (2.14 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies of Pennsylvania Biking Tours (2.41 Miles)
Allegheny Mountains Attractions (2.71 Miles)
All Tours Nearby
Allegheny Ridge State Heritage Park (2.14 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.94 Miles)
History Tours Nearby
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.48 Miles)
Baker Mansion Museum (1.31 Miles)
Allegheny Ridge State Heritage Park (2.14 Miles)
Southern Alleghenies of Pennsylvania Biking Tours (2.41 Miles)
National Historic Parks Nearby
Fort Roberdeau (0.23 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.24 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.48 Miles)
Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Pet Walk (2.9 Miles)
Apple Harley-Davidson, Inc. (3.76 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.94 Miles)
Hiking Nearby
Pet Walk (2.9 Miles)
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.94 Miles)
Chimney Rocks Park (3.96 Miles)
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.99 Miles)
State & National Parks Nearby
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route (3.94 Miles)
Galleries Nearby
Arts Along the Avenue (0.12 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.04 Miles)
Framing Hut Galleries–Altoona (1.93 Miles)
Amusement & Theme Parks Nearby
Leap the Dips (0.91 Miles)
Lakemont Park and The Island Waterpark (0.91 Miles)
Lakemont Park & The Island Waterpark (2.25 Miles)
Slinky Action Zone (3.75 Miles)
Biking Nearby
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.99 Miles)
Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Town of Altoona (0.91 Miles)
Art Museums Nearby
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona (0.11 Miles)
Arts Along the Avenue (0.12 Miles)
"Portraits of Railroading" railroad art exhibit (1.04 Miles)
Lectures & Seminars Nearby
24th Annual Health Fair (0.33 Miles)
Campgrounds Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (3.28 Miles)
Camping Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (3.28 Miles)
Zoos & Animal Parks Nearby
Pet Walk (2.9 Miles)
Bird Watching Nearby
Chimney Rocks Park (3.96 Miles)
Amateur/College Sports Nearby
Canoe Creek State Park Triathlon (3.97 Miles)
Railroads Nearby
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.24 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.48 Miles)
Town of Altoona (0.91 Miles)
History Museums Nearby
Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area (0.09 Miles)
Railroaders Memorial Museum (0.24 Miles)
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark (0.48 Miles)
Driving Tours Nearby
Reighard's Service Station (1.16 Miles)
Factory Tours Nearby
Benzel's Pretzel Bakery (2.14 Miles)
Action Sports Nearby
Apple Harley-Davidson, Inc. (3.76 Miles)
Motorcycling Nearby
Apple Harley-Davidson, Inc. (3.76 Miles)
Farm Tours Nearby
Bellwood-Antis Farm Show (5.42 Miles)
Cabins Nearby
Scotch Run Farm (3.3 Miles)
Wineries Nearby
Oak Spring Winery (0.18 Miles)
Oak Spring Winery (4.5 Miles)
Rails to Trails Nearby
Lower Trail (3.96 Miles)
Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania (3.99 Miles)
Horseback Riding Nearby
Lower Trail (3.96 Miles)
Hunting & Fishing Nearby
Wright's Orchard Station Campground (3.28 Miles)
Hunters Paradise at Paradise Outfitters (5.38 Miles)
