Places of Worship Walking Tour in Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.0 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.0 km
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Author: ashley
Los Angeles features a great number of beautiful churches and temples. These religious buildings attract a lot of tourists as well as Hollywood celebrities. For instance, Bing Crosby often visited the Good Shepherd Church in Beverly Hills. Take this self-guided tour to explore some of the wonderful Los Angeles churches.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Los Angeles California Temple
Built in 1937, Los Angeles California Temple was the first Mormon temple established in California. The temple measures 257 feet and is surrounded by a beautiful garden with olive trees, very rare Chinese ginkgo trees and a great variety of wonderful palm trees. Los Angeles California Temple also features two fountains and a number of splendid statues. Inside you will find amazing hand-painted murals.
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2) Westwood Presbyterian Church
Founded over 60 years ago, Westwood Presbyterian Church is a beautiful church located on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. It is located near The University of California, Los Angeles. This church began as a university church. It has become a very popular metropolitan church that draws people from all over LA.
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3) Westwood Methodist Church
Westwood Methodist Church is an amazing example of beautiful contemporary and Gothic architecture. The first chapel of this church was constructed in 1929. The Westwood Methodist Church seats about 600 people. Famous actress Jaclyn Smith got married in Westwood Methodist Church in 1997.
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4) Sinai Temple
Established in 1906, Sinai Temple is one of the oldest Conservative Jewish synagogues in Southern California. Hollywood celebrity Kirk Douglas has attended this temple.
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5) Church of Scientology Beverly Hills
Church of Scientology is a small beautiful church located in Beverly Hills. This church is very popular among locals, since there are a large number of Scientologists in the city of Los Angeles.
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6) The Church of the Good Shepherd
The oldest church in Beverly Hills, The Church of the Good Shepherd is a place where many Hollywood celebrity marriages have taken place. The church was also filmed in many movies, notably in "A Star is Born." The church has seen the weddings of Elizabeth Taylor, Bing Crosby and Rudolph Valentino. The Church of the Good Shepherd has also seen a lot of Hollywood funerals.
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7) Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church is a beautiful landmark church. It features a multilevel architecture that reflects its growth over the years. Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church attracts a lot of Hollywood celebrities. Actress Debbie Reynolds got married to Ashley Hamilton here in 1996.
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