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One of the nicknames for the city of Charleston, South Carolina is the Holy City. This is a pretty incredible nickname and one that most cities wouldn’t dare to touch. However, Charleston is affectionately referred to as such due to the amount of churches that exist on its streets and the prominence of steeples that dot the low rise cityscape. This is really an incredibly symbolic aspect of the city and is somewhat representative of the fact that Charleston, originally known as Charles Towne, was one of the few cities that was established during the colonial period and was part of the original thirteen and tolerated religious freedom for the French Huguenot Church . In addition, the city was one of the only ones from the thirteen colonies that allowed Jewish people the right to freely practice their faith. These aspects alone could account for such an impressive nickname, though the churches found within it certainly support the idea. The beautiful churches, temples and synagogues of the city are one of the first things noticed by tourists staying in one of the local hotels .

It is no surprise that some of the churches located in this city are incredibly beautiful and many of them are also historic landmarks. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the French Protestant Church are just two among the many. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is an amazing building that has stood tall as a beacon to many throughout the years. The church building itself was built, or rather the cornerstone to it was placed in 1850, though the land was purchased for it in 1821. The French Protestant Church, also known as the French Huguenot Church is another amazing building and it is located on the corner of Queen and Church Streets. The congregation is made up of individuals from all denominations and it is an independent church. They embrace all believers in Christ and do not restrict their services to those of Huguenot ancestry.

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