Travel up and down any part of the East Coast and you’re bound to easily stumble upon centuries-old buildings. Houses, libraries, government buildings, and churches all showcase their own unique piece of history and pride as well as beauty.

One such example in Rhode Island? The truly stunning Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, located in downtown Providence, on Fenner and Broad streets.
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Designed in a Romanesque Revival style, the cathedral has served its community for about 125 years,
Plans for the cathedral began in 1872 when the local Catholic population grew beyond 200,000, particularly with the influx of Irish Catholic immigrants during the period.
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The first cornerstone was laid in 1878 and construction was finally completed in 1889.
The cathedral’s exterior showcases a beautiful example of Romanesque Revival style, a 19th century interpretation of medieval Romanesque architecture.
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The rounded arches, massive stone facade, and a harmonious blend of symmetry and asymmetry are all feature characteristics of the style.
And the interior is one breathtaking view! It shows off a pristine Gothic Revival style, easily placing it in the same realm as European cathedrals.
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The entire interior is filled with intricate details such as...
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...the stained glass windows, which illustrate biblical scenes made from Munich glass.
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Another beautiful item in the interior you’ll notice? Their massive organ, which has 6,616 pipes in varying sizes! It also happens to be one of the largest mechanical action pipe organs on the continent.
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Have you had a chance to visit this cathedral before? Be sure to let us know your impressions!
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The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is conveniently located in downtown Providence. Details about the cathedral can be found on their website or Facebook page.

If you want to see another piece of Rhode Island history, we think you will love reading about and visiting the Great Friends Meeting House found in Newport. Read more in The Oldest Church In Rhode Island Dates Back To The 1600s And You Need To See It.

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