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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is also known as the Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church or St. Louis Cathedral. The temple, which was built in 1914, accommodates 2.5 thousand parishioners on benches and about 5 thousand people standing. The cathedral is famous for its mosaic ceiling, which took more than 70 years to create. It is composed of over forty million mosaic pieces. There is also a museum in the basement (admission is free).

Be sure to check the weather forecast and storm warnings before visiting St. Louis. The most unpleasant thing about the climate of St. Louis is storms, which can be very severe (strong winds, showers, and tornadoes) and occur at any time of the year. According to statistics, St. Louis experiences stormy weather 48 days a year.

Metro's bus system offers 70+ routes on both sides of the Mississippi River. Buses are the best option to get to such St. Louis regions as Tower Grove and The Hill. Still, remember that buses are time-consuming, so if you are in a hurry, you better use MetroLink or hail a taxi.