One of LA’s most innovative buildings and the largest Catholic cathedral in the country, it inspires visitors with its warm, inviting interior, perfect for introspection.
There are free guided walking tours on weekdays at 1 PM starting at the entrance fountain. And don't miss the weekly concerts every Wednesday at 12:45, when the huge organ is played.
In 2002, Spanish architect Rafael Moneo designed this oasis for worship. Though it straddles a freeway, visitors find peace and quiet within. Go during a mass to experience the amazing acoustics.
A 2002 Postmodernist landmark designed by Rafael Moneo. Note the "concrete edifice adorned with religious iconography" and the "contemporary statue" of Mary. –Will Jones, How to Read Modern Buildings