Designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Jose Rafael Moneo of Madrid, this sand-colored cathedral was completed in 2002, replacing the church destroyed in the earthquake of 1994. ...

Bland, boring, and ultra modern. This place looks like the result of the cheapest possible construction. The "grounds" which are pure concrete with a smattering of trees, ...

plaza, more than 6000 crypts and niches (making it the largest crypt mausoleum in the US), Mission-style colonnades, biblically inspired gardens, and numerous artworks created by ...

I've attended 2 weddings at this overrated building. Granted, it's decent looking but the architecture and overall look of the building did not make me feel any sense of awe or reverence. My mom put it best when she said that the place looks more like a museum than a cathedral. The place looks very bland with all muted shades of brown and tan. With all the money spent on this place and all the hoopla made about it, I was expecting something else but I guess the archdiocese needed to shift some of their building funds to pay for all the legal fees they incurred for all the settlements from people that were "wronged" by not-so-righteous priests. Keep up the good work Mahoney.

The cathedral is beautiful. If you are from an area without Spanish influence I would highly recommend it. My friend and I were just walking around when we happened upon the cathedral. At the same time we looking around there were several tour groups and a wedding. Worth the walk.