LA | The Crystal Cathedral in Orange County Is Truly Instagram-Worthy

The interior lighting of the church relies entirely on natural light, making it incredibly pure and unique. It sparkles under the sunlight, like a world inside a kaleidoscope!✨ The exterior features a fountain pond 🏰 and a large lawn, where the breeze feels incredibly refreshing~ This was my first time seeing an all-crystal church. After some research, I found out that this is the largest glass building in the world. Here’s a brief introduction—you can explore and learn more about this architectural marvel, known as one of the wonders of world architectural history and a Catholic church. 💎 The church was a representative work started by Philip Johnson and John Burgee in 1977 and completed in 1981; the Crean Tower was finished in 1991. Philip was also the renowned first recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. 💎 It took 12 years to build this "Crystal Cathedral," which cost over $20 million and was funded by donations. It’s considered a wonder of world architectural history and one of the top ten most beautiful churches in the world. 💎 Inside the church stands a massive organ with 287 bellows and over 16,000 pipes, making it one of the world's five largest organs. 💎 The Crystal Cathedral is located in Orange County, California, USA. The exact address is below. 📍 Christ Cathedral Church visits are free, and it’s open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM. Guided tours are available from 1 PM to 2 PM on Mondays to Thursdays. There’s also a free parking lot on-site! 🚗 #IrvineMustVisit #IrvineAttractions #LosAngelesMustSee #LosAngelesTravel #OrangeCounty #CrystalCathedral