Philadelphia Churches and Cathedrals

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - PA, USA)

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

Located close to Logan Square, the old and rather imposing Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is a particularly special building in Philadelphia and functions as the head of the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese. This is the biggest cathedral in the whole of Pennsylvania and it understandably appears on America's National Register of Historic Places.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Address: 18th Street / Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 561 1313
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul is a beautiful Italian-style building and enjoys 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.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Christ Church

Address: 2nd Street, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 922 1695
One of the city's historical highlights, Christ Church was completed in 1754 and has a huge 200-foot / 61-meter 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.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

Address: 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, where it holds many regular parish services and seasonal religious events.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Arch Street United Methodist Church

Address: 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 include exceptional Gothic-style architecture and an equally impressive interior, housing a large pipe organ and many historic features.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:30
Admission: free

Old St. George's Church

Address: 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 standing on the planet. Visitors will find a museum area, numerous historic artifacts, guided tours and a small gift shop.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Old St. Joseph's Church

Address: 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 structure holds regular masses each day and welcomes visitors from all religions.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Old St. Mary's Church

Address: 252 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 923 7930
Standing within the Society Hill district, Old St. Mary's Church was established in the 1760s and features regular masses at the weekend.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday - 08:00 to 13:00
Admission: free

St. John the Evangelist Church

Address: 21 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, 19107, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 563 4145
Dating back to the 1830s, St. John the Evangelist Church is a Roman Catholic church, with attractive architecture, stone statues and daily church masses.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

St. Mark's Church

Address: 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 has become a popular tourist attraction. Of interest, the Isaiah V. Williamson Library stands right next door.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

St. Peters Church

Address: 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 building itself has been modernized and renovated, although St. Peters stills retains much of its original charm and character.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 12:00
Admission: free


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

Bustleton United Methodist Church

Address: 9707 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, 19115, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 673 1504

Congregation Beth Yeshua Synagogue

Address: 7501 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, 19151, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 477 2706

Congregation Mikveh Israel Synagogue

Address: Independence Mall East, 44 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 922 5446

Congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue

Address: 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19123, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 627 6747

First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

Address: 201 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 567 0532

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 563 3980

Fox Chase United Methodist Church

Address: 201 Loney Street, Philadelphia, 19111, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 745 7416

Germantown Mennonite Church

Address: 21 West Washington Lane, Philadelphia, 19144, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 843 5599

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Address: 419 Richard Allen Avenue, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 925 0616

Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church

Address: 412 Pine Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 925 8051

Old First Reformed Church

Address: 151 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 922 4566

Quaker Information Center

Address: 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, 19102, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 241 7024

Society Hill Synagogue

Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 922 6590

Temple Zion-Beth Israel Synagogue

Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, 19103, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 735 5148

Tindley Temple

Address: 762 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19147, Pennsylvania PA, USA
Tel: +1 215 735 0442