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St. Augustine Cathedral Review
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St. Augustine Cathedral
- Address: 192 S. Stone Ave., Downtown, Tucson, AZ | Map It
- Phone: 520/623-6351
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: Downtown
Fodor's Review:
Although the imposing white-and-beige, late-19th-century, Spanish-style building was modeled after the Cathedral of Queretaro in Mexico, a number of its details reflect the desert setting: above the entryway, next to a bronze statue of St. Augustine, are carvings of local desert scenes with saguaro cacti, yucca, and prickly pears -- look closely and you'll find the horned toad. Compared with the magnificent facade, the modernized interior is a bit disappointing. For a distinctly Southwestern experience, attend the mariachi mass celebrated Sunday at 8 AM.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Daily 7-6
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