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Guide Location: USA » Atlanta
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 7.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 7.3 km
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Author: doris
Atlanta has a large number of religious sites. Every church located here is closely linked to the events of the American Civil War. Most of them have been destroyed, while the ones that remained standing have kept the dark secrets of war in them so we can know what happened. Be sure to visit the world-famous Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor. This tour will guide you to some of the most famous religious buildings in Atlanta.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) The Temple
The Temple was founded in 1867 and is the oldest synagogue in Atlanta. It is also one of American Judaism's most celebrated religious organizations and is the center of Atlanta's Jewish culture. The church was designed in a Neoclassical style by Philip Trammell Shutze. A wonderful site that will delight any tourist in Atlanta.
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2) Peachtree Christian Church
Peachtree Christian Church is open to anyone willing to find God. Founded in 1920, it features a Gothic Revival style with a great collection of stained glass. The community is really great and open to any visitor willing to find out more about the church.
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3) First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church was established in 1848. It has a Gothic-Revival design with stained glass windows and towers. Currently The First Presbyterian Church has a congregation of three thousand members. Be sure to drop by this wonderful attraction.
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4) Saint Mark United Methodist Church
Saint Mark United Methodist Church was founded in 1872 only to become what it is today in 1900. The church is built from Stone Mountain granite, and was designed by Willis Franklin Denny. The sanctuary has four rose windows, and the northern and southern walls have twelve pictorial stained-glass windows.
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5) All Saints Episcopal Church
All Saints Episcopal Church was established in 1901. The first stucco and wood chapel was designed by Harriett Dozier. Currently the church has a parish with over three thousand members. It is a standing testimony to the kindness of Christian people and you will no doubt find peace here.
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6) Sacred Heart Church
Being Atlanta's only church with two spires, Sacred Heart Church is truly a magnificent attraction you shouldn't miss. It has a traditional design, similar to Chiaravalle della Colomba, situated near Fidenza, Italy. Definitely a nice place to visit for the whole family.
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7) Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
Big Bethel A.M.E. Church was established in 1847, and is one of the oldest in Atlanta with African Americans comprising most of the congregation. The architecture of the church is a wonder in itself. Destroyed by fire in 1920, the new building was rebuilt in 1922. It also has stained glass windows depicting the founders of the church. A great attraction with an interesting history.
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8) Central Presbyterian Church
An important site in Atlanta since 1858, the Central Presbyterian Church was almost destroyed during the American Civil War. The church was recently renovated and now holds a healthy number of ministries and services. Having great architecture and a vast history, this place is a must-visit for everyone.
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9) Shrine of The Immaculate Conception Church
Being the oldest Catholic Church in Atlanta, Shrine of The Immaculate Conception is a true representative of Christian belief and Atlanta history. It was named after Murillo's painting "Immaculate Conception". In 1861 Fr. Thomas O'Reilly was appointed pastor of the church. He went on to become one of the most famous priests in Atlanta. The church was rebuilt in 1869 in the neo-Gothic style.
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