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Chapel of the Holy Cross

780 Chapel Road, PO Box 1043, Sedona, AZ 86339
928 282 4069
Ranked #10 of 64 attractions in Sedona
4.5 of 5 stars 492 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Mysterious Sites
Description: This chapel, located among dramatic rock formations, offers spectacular views, especially at sunset.
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Seattle, Washington
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I had visited the Chapel about 30 years ago. It is beautiful from the street, and the parking lot has beautiful views. The parking lot even had some pretty flowering plants with pretty little birds. Maybe one has to be Catholic to appreciate the Chapel. I didn't feel Jesus at all when I was in there.

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Keller, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

WOW!!! Great view from the bottom of hill. Then in the chapel it is so peaceful. Great little gift shop downstairs.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Quiet place to go to get in touch with God and your inner thoughts. With all the barriers involved its a miracle that this chapel was ever built - scenic views are beautiful as well

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Placentia, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Hard walk to it but they have free service to drive you up to it in a golf cart

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We actually saved this till one of the last things on our stay and I wish we had gone sooner. The view from here is just stunning, the most beautiful spot I think and the church overlooks the city and the basement has a gift shop. Make sure you take time to go here. You don't have to stay long.

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Breckenridge, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

who owns that spectacular spread below the cathedral?? great views, blooming cactus everywhere- gift shop was great too, nice place to light a memory candle for a loved one

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Geneva, Switzerland
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not far away from Sedona center, this nice chapel is facing impressive red rocks. Short walk or electric karts by volunteers! Go there at sunset. Parking is a bit limited.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful, peaceful, a must see! The chapel is magnificent...the views incredible and the comtemporary decorative style inside was just beautiful.

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It's interesting to see how the church was built into the rock. What detracts is the huge estate that has been built just below the church. Everyone ends up spending time looking at that instead!

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Tucson
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Sense of peace and tranquility hits you as soon as you enter. They also have a nice gift shop to visit before you leave.

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