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The Fan District
Step inside and you'll swear you're in Rome. This Italian Renaissance cathedral was built in just three years from a single donor's fortune, and the result rivals St. Peter's Basilica: soaring ceilings, magnificent stained glass, and an organ that fills every corner with sound.
Italian Renaissance architecture
Stunning stained glass
Historic 1903 landmark
Free concerts year-round
Tips
⛪"almost gives a foretaste of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome"
🏗️built in just 3 years (1903-1906)
🎵catch the Richmond Symphony for free concerts
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The Fan DistrictOpens Friday at 9:00 AM










Step inside and you'll swear you're in Rome. This Italian Renaissance cathedral was built in just three years from a single donor's fortune, and the result rivals St. Peter's Basilica: soaring ceilings, magnificent stained glass, and an organ that fills every corner with sound.
Italian Renaissance architecture
Stunning stained glass
Historic 1903 landmark
Free concerts year-round
Tips
⛪"almost gives a foretaste of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome"
🏗️built in just 3 years (1903-1906)
🎵catch the Richmond Symphony for free concerts