Saints Peter and Paul Church

San Francisco Saints Peter and Paul Church

Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood.

Saints Peter is located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square, San Francisco and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco. It is known as La cattedrale italiana dell'Ovest, or The Italian Cathedral of the West, and has served as the home church and cultural center for San Francisco's Italian-American community since its consecration.

Saints Peter and Paul Church was originally located at the intersection of Filbert Street and Grant Avenue. Built in 1884, the church was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire. A second smaller edifice was built at the site. Construction of the current house of worship began in 1913 and was finished in 1924.

Soaring 191 feet above the ground, the iconic twin spires dominate the North Beach skyline. The church has several statues, mosaics and other religious icons. The opulent 14-foot rose window depicts a verse from the Book of Revelation. Christ stands before the throne of God as a lamb surrounded by 12 angels that represent the tribes of Israel and the apostles.

How To Reach : St Peter Cathedral is located just opposite to Washington Square Park and is very close to Coit Tower.

Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133.