St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo (must see)

St Joseph Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Construction began in 1851, with the Gothic Revival building completed in 1863. Although a newer building served as the Cathedral between 1915 and 1977, the Diocese moved the congregation back to the original building after the new building was poorly-suited to Buffalo's weather demands.

One of the Cathedral's highlights is a tower containing two bells that were initially part of a carillon. Three lancet windows over the altar were produced under the direction of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. There is an organ with over 3,000 pipes that underwent a renovation in 2001.

The entrance features a marker commemorating Bishop John Timon, who played the leading role in the construction of this Cathedral. In addition to the three lancet windows, the north transept area closest to the altar features an impressive stained glass rose window. The Cathedral also boasts a Lady Chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary and an ideal place for quiet reflection.