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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Columbia, SC
803-771-7300
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Ranked #15 of 47 attractions in Columbia
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: A cathedral modeled after the York Minster in England.
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Florence, South Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I could not enter the church itself because they were having a wedding and I wouldn't want to crash it. We walked around the grounds and read the headstones. So interesting even my two teenage children enjoyed the visit.

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Burlington, Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We stopped here to look at the windows, but got an added treat. A former rector of the church offered to show us around & give us the history of the building & the windows. We also got to hear the organ played as there were some students from USC who were there for a lesson.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

When we travelled there the church was actually closed, but the building was beautiful from the outside as well. It is located next to the State House, so you can visit both of them if you get there. A short, but recommended attraction in Columbia!

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Gorgeous cathedral. Music programs are very good. Adjacent cemetery is fascinating. Parking is plentiful.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

One of the first churches built in Columbia, the Trinity Epscopal Cathedral is a unique historic as well as worship centered facility.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

This is a nice old historic church, very big. The cemetery is interesting, with many local historical figures buried there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

This and St. Peters Catholic Church are probably the two most beautiful churches in Columbia. Since it was renovated, the acoustics in Trinity have improved making it an excellent venue for concerts. The organ has been revoiced and sounds wonderful. They have an excellent choir program there, so go hear the choir sing.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

Often has free music programs - Wednesdays at Trinity. Also nice lunch by ladies of the church and great holiday bazaar.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

Lovely music, inspiring interior. Historic features, but mostly just beautiful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

Went for their Christmas musical, it was awesome and beautifully decorated. Very gifted musicians and vocalists.

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