This is the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. It is an imposing Brownstone structure that was just across the road from a hotel we were staying in on a recent trip the city of Philadelpia.
It is also one of the most beautiful cathedrals I have ever seen. I do have a soft spot for any sort of brownstone building such as the older apartments in Brooklyn and NYC but this cathedral is just a spectacular example of brownstone construction. As you can see from the plaque it is also a very old structure.
The carvings and details on this building are really incredible, and the pictures really do not do justice to this magnificent cathedral.
Here is a night view from our hotel balcony at the Embassy Suites at Center City Philadelphia.
I hope you enjoy.
All photos taken with a Fujifilm X100s
The Visual Chronicle 
What a wonderful cathedral! I love your photos Joe, you capture architecture so well! The night shot is so beautiful! 🙂
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The cathedral was immense Elina and I kept on asking Terry what she thought it was when we were in the hotel room. When we wandered out into the city after getting settled in to the hotel we finally figured out it was a cathedral. The night shot is from the balcony of our hotel room on the 17th floor with the X100s and that has a fixed 23mm lens (equals about 35mm effective focal length on the APS – C sensor). We really loved the city and the weather was just gorgeous. Have a great evening 🙂
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What a wonderful view to have from your hotel room! Philadelphia sounds and looks like a very interesting city… I’d love to visit one day.
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If you are a history buff then Philadelphia and Boston are must see cities Elina 🙂
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That first one shows the beautiful detail and the second shows the immensity of the building. An awesome structure!!
I need to visit Philadelphia … it’s been years! Another blogger I follow is a runner from Phili and he shares scenes from the city. Definitely makes me want to visit!
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Thank you Laurie 🙂 When we visited I did notice that everyone was either jogging or riding bicycles. I really made me feel out of place, LOL.
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Beautiful profile!
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Thank you Maria, have a great weekend 🙂
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oh my, wonderful shots, Joe! Especially the first 2!!! Love them!
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Thank you so much Suze, have a wonderful evening 🙂
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I do like this set Joe. You have caught the solidity and weight of the place so well, especially in the first and fourth pictures.
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Thank you so much, have a great day 🙂
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very nice!
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Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful shots 🙂
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Thank you West 🙂
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🙂 you are welcome!
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Love the point of view and the shadow detail. Nicely done Joe.
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Thank you very much Frank, enjoy your evening 🙂
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It is a beautiful place, Joe! I always enjoy mass there! Although, the beauty is often a distraction as I can’t stop myself from being absorbed in my surroundings!
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Are you that close to the cathedral ? If I would have known that we could have had coffee and shot the breeze about city 🙂 We were staying at the Embassy Suites right across the the street – Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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I am about 45 to 60 minutes from the city depending on traffic. It isn’t a bad trip in and I thoroughly enjoy going in for day trips – museums, sporting events, etc., etc., Next time you are in town, let me know!
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I will let you know the next time I’m in town Robyn, that would be cool to get together and shoot the breeze 🙂
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wonderful pics joe!
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Thank you so much Martha 🙂 Have a great evening.
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