Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento

Westminster Presbyterian Church is located in the center of downtown Sacramento. It was built in 1927 and it has been modeled after Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. There are combined symbols of both Jewish and Christian faiths in the architecture. Westminster Presbyterian Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Sight Name: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sight Location: Sacramento, USA (See walking tours in Sacramento)
Sight Type: Religious

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