The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough St. on Cathedral Hill, has a modern design incorporating Italian marble. A baldacchino (free-standing canopy) of aluminum and gold, a large mosaic and a Ruffati organ highlight the interior.
Office open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-noon and 1-5, Sat. 9:30-3:30, Sun. 10-3:30. Docents lead tours Mon.-Fri. 10-noon, Sat. 11-1:30 and Sun. after masses. Phone ahead to confirm tour availability.