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Scottish Rite Cathedral (Indianapolis)
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The Scottish Rite Cathedral, completed in 1929, is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. It serves as a Masonic meeting place and is open for public tours. Visitors are awed by the 212-foot tower, the largest pipe organ in Indiana, and the intricate woodcarvings and stained glass. The cathedral's grand auditorium seats 1,100 and hosts concerts and events. Its soaring spaces and symbolic details offer a glimpse into Masonic traditions and early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Don't miss
- See the massive pipe organ, one of the largest in the Midwest
- Tour the grand auditorium with its vaulted ceiling and stained glass
- Climb the tower for panoramic views of downtown Indianapolis
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Scottish Rite Cathedral (Indianapolis)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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