Atlanta Churches and Cathedrals

(Atlanta, Georgia - GA, USA)

The Greater Atlanta area contains more than 1,500 churches and religious buildings, representing pretty much every denomination and religion that you can think of.

The Cathedral of St. Philip serves as the city's seat of the Episcopal Diocese and stands on the northern side of Atlanta, on Peachtree Road and close to West Wesley Park. Literally just down the road is the equally noteworthy Cathedral of Christ the King, which dates back to the 1930s and serves the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese.

The Cathedral of St. Philip

Address: 2744 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30305, USA
Tel: +1 404 365 1000
The Cathedral of St. Philip dates back to the mid-19th century and certainly ranks amongst the most imposing landmarks in the uptown Buckhead neighborhood. This enormous structure features detailed architecture with many stone carvings, while the cavernous interior is equally impressive. Attractions include regular guided tours, numerous original period features and daily services.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Cathedral of Christ the King

Address: 2699 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30305, USA
Tel: +1 404 233 2145
The imposing Cathedral of Christ the King is an important Roman Catholic church, in the Buckhead district. Highlights include classical stone architecture, a large decorated interior, stained-glass windows and regular weekend services.
Open hours: daily - 08:30 to 20:30
Admission: free

Monastery of the Holy Spirit

Address: 2625 Scott Highway 212, Conyers, Georgia GA, 30094, USA
Tel: +1 770 483 8705
Located in the neighboring town of Conyers, to the southeast of the city, Abbey Church dates back to the 1940s and is a working monastery. With regular masses and meetings, members of the public are always welcome. As of 2011 a new Monastic Heritage Center, incorporating the Abbey Garden Center, the Abbey Gift Shop and Café, the Bonsai Nursery and Green House, Central Courtyard, the Memorial Plaza and Prayer Walk and the Visitor Center and Historic Barn, opened.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:30
Admission: free

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Address: 353 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30308, USA
Tel: +1 404 522 6800
The Sacred Heart Basilica is now better known by its official title, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Built in 1898, this Roman Catholic church was designated as a basilica as recently as 2010. Nearby modern office blocks provide a rather plain and contrasting background to the attractive architecture of this historic red-brick building.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 12:15, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 07:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Address: 407 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30312, USA
Tel: +1 404 688 7300
Standing in downtown Atlanta, the Ebenezer Baptist Church was built in the late 19th century and is famous for being home to many sermons by Martin Luther King Junior.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

First United Methodist Church

Address: 360 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30308, USA
Tel: +1 404 524 6614
The First United Methodist Church, located in downtown, is one of the regions' most historic, with many original, well-preserved features, including colorful stained-glass windows. Nearby attractions include Mayor's Park, the Hardy Ivy Park and the Sacred Heart Basilica.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Big Bethel AME Church

Address: 220 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30303, USA
Tel: +1 404 827 9707
This is an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, built in the mid-19th century and most famous for its prominent neon sign on the steeple. Big Bethel can be found within the downtown district, being close to the John Calhoun Park and the Georgia State University.
Open hours: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

First Presbyterian Church

Address: 1328 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia GA, 30309, USA
Tel: +1 404 892 8461
Situated in the heart of the city, this church was constructed in the mid-19th century and has become an important part of city life. The First Presbyterian boasts a vast interior and plays host to many seasonal religious festivals throughout the year.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free