Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph ranks 4th in the list of best places to visit in San Jose. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph was initially a tiny adobe church constructed for settlers' use rather than that of the local Indians. The settlement, which was formerly known as El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, started construction in 1803. The original building was irreparably damaged by earthquakes in 1818 and 1822, and a second adobe chapel was constructed to take its place starting in 1835.

In the Hayward Earthquake of 1868, the second church suffered significant damage as well. An 1875 fire completely destroyed the third church, which had been constructed in 1869. Within a few blocks, a fourth improvised building was constructed. The majestic Basilica that still stands today is the sixth and final structure. The church's first foundation was laid in 1876, and in 1997, the Vatican officially accorded it a basilica title. One of the most stunning locations in California is just due to the stained glass windows.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Address: 80 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Phone number: +1 408-283-8100
Official site: https://stjosephcathedral.org/