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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, USA

From series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Year: 2002. Lenght: 101 m. Height: 30 m.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is an example of the postmodern style. It is located in Los Angeles. It was built in 2002. It has been the main Catholic cathedral in the city since its opening. The St. Vibiana's Cathedral was located on its site earlier. Its building was destroyed in the 1994 earthquake. Spanish architect Rafael Moneo was the author of the project of the new cathedral. The architecture of the building is remarkable in that it has no sharp corners. The cathedral is distinguished by its impressive size. Its height is about 30 meters. The length of the building is 101 meters.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, USA The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels has been a multifunctional religious center since its foundation. The mausoleum is located in it. Several special niches for burials and crypts are also equipped here. The tomb of the famous actor Gregory Peck is located in the cathedral. The new cathedral in the postmodern style is usually considered as a single complex with the chapel of St. Vibiana. It is located nearby. The tomb of St. Vibiana is preserved on its territory.

The new cathedral has a spacious courtyard with a picturesque square. Original animal sculptures adorn it. The unique cathedral in Los Angeles is very large. Up to 3,000 parishioners can be accommodated in it at a time. It is distinguished not only by its original appearance but also by a very beautiful interior design. Elegant bronze doors with engravings are installed at the central entrance to the cathedral. The main decoration of the central hall is the statue of the Virgin Mary.

Elegant chandeliers illuminate the spacious hall. They are also made of bronze. The 18-meter-high organ was constructed in the cathedral. The design of the windows deserves special attention. Beautiful stained glass windows are installed in some of them. They were miraculously preserved from the previous cathedral. They are of great artistic value today. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the subject of heated debates in the circles of modern architects throughout the entire period of its existence. Many consider its architectural appearance too illogical and defiant. Next - Centre Pompidou-Metz


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Nearest airports:
 »  Hawthorne Municipal Airport HHR - in 16 km
 »  Compton Woodley Airport CPM - in 18 km
 »  Los Angeles Airport LAX - in 19 km
 »  Santa Monica Municipal Airport SMO - in 22 km
 »  Whiteman Airport WHP - in 26 km
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Best hotels near Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Kawada Hotel

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European-styled guest rooms are available at the Kawada Hotel. All rooms feature cable TV. The Los Angeles Convention Center is 2.1-miles from the … More: photo, rates and booking
West Coast Apartment

Located in 1 km from Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
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A fully equipped kitchen, a TV and a seating area are featured in this apartment. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom comes with a … More: photo, rates and booking
Travel Inn

Located in 2 km from Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
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A cable TV is featured in each guest room at Travel Inn. An en suite bathroom is provided. Dodger Stadium and Chinatown are within 3 miles of Travel … More: photo, rates and booking
Eastsider Motel

Located in 3 km from Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
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Clean, comfortable rooms at the Eastside Motel boast a color TV and a coffee maker. A telephone and a radio are also included. For the comfort of … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels - Los Angeles

In the sense of a modern traveler Los-Angeles stands for smart upscale hotels, luxury boutiques and of course high end fancy restaurants renowned far outside the city. The Papa Cristo’s restaurant serves the Mediterranean cuisine. The cooks are hunting the ingredients for their specialities almost on every continent of the world. One of the specialities of Papa Cristo’s restaurant is grilled chicken served with fried potatoes. The youngest visitors will love the various desserts. Pastry cream and baklava cooked following the original recipes taste above praise.

The fans of Japanese cuisine will appreciate the Sushi Roku restaurant. Its beautifully designed hall has the feel of tranquility and privacy. The restaurant offers a perfect atmosphere for relaxation and escaping from the city buzz. Among the Sushi Roku restaurant specialities one will find not only vast choice of sushi, but also scallops cooked following the chef’s recipe as well as delicious cod. Another interesting place to eat is Koi restaurant. The place occupies four spacious halls and a cozy court and sushi bar. There are many celebrities among regular customers of the Koi restaurant. You may meet there Jenifer Lopez, Madonna, Liv Taylor and George Clooney. Among specialities of the house the regular customers give preference to crab with ailloli sauce as well as black cod. Guests of the restaurant will be amazed with its classy oriental design.
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