It does help that the rear facade is as attractive as the front. The architects have also made an effort to engage the square by putting a side entrance on Vine, leading to a small courtyard. Yet, because the temple is elevated from the sidewalk by several feet, it still feels like an exclusive compound. Compare its entrance with the cathedral's, which meets the street with a short set of stairs, drawing visitors directly into its magnificent sanctuary. By contrast, once inside the temple, you don't even know that you're in Philadelphia, because all the windows are frosted with stained glass.