The Most Popular Religious Sites in Indianapolis to Visit

By Pris Stratton


Indianapolis is not only the largest metropolitan in Indiana state, it's also the capital city of the state as well. Indianapolis is famous for being home to the Indianapolis Colts, the Indianapolis Speedway and a downtown area full of lots of great shops, bistros, interesting destinations and things to do. Religious themed landmarks in Indianapolis can be found throughout the city and the surrounding Indiana area. Religious sites in Indianapolis are a great addition to any Indianapolis vacation, as many of the sites are also historic in nature and help showcase the cultural variety found in Indianapolis itself. Do yourself a favor and read our information to find more about popular Indianapolis activities.

Christ Church Cathedral

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

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Celebrating some of the Scottish heritage of the area, this is proving to be one of the most well-liked spiritual landmarks in Indianapolis. This Gothic style cathedral is just about surreal in its appearance, and is the subject of many photos by those who come to bask in the beauty of the building itself. The interior of the church has four rooms which can sometimes be toured and include the Tiler's room which is covered in detailed and impressively hand carved wood and marble, the Ballroom and Lounge utilised for formal affairs and the Auditorium which is Medieval Gothic in design and position.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Paying tribute and homage to the amazing Afro-American culture found around the city of Indianapolis, the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church stands as an homage to sheer sweetness of the Indianapolis religious landmarks that entice crowds and tourists from all over the world. Once a stop along the Underground Railroad, this is the oldest African church left standing in Indianapolis. The inside and outside of the church, which only stands as a historic site now, shows a particularly unsophisticated design and echoes the strife of the past based on the sheer simplicity of the design.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

Though many religious sites in Indianapolis are found around the town center, the hypnotizing Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is situated just under two miles from the heart of the town itself. Built in 1875 as the German State Catholic Church, this church remains a tribute to the German culture and history of the area. Stained glass, intricate gold displays, vaulted ceilings and statues give a virtually larger than life feel to this church.




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