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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. As a co-cathedral, it is one of the seats of the Catholic Archdiocese in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally it is a parish church (ranked minor basilica) and national shrine. It is considered the masterpiece of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the "Father of American Architecture".Put The Baltimore Basilica into our Baltimore trip builder website to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Baltimore.
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Church provides guided tours of the basilica and underground crypt area. Extensive art history included in tour along with rich traditions of the Catholic Church. Beautiful restoration of the...
Church provides guided tours of the basilica and underground crypt area. Extensive art history included in tour along with rich traditions of the Catholic Church. Beautiful restoration of the... more »
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Although I have been passing by the Basilica for decades, I had never taken the time to go inside. First I walked around the block to get the full impression of this stately, historic structure and...
Although I have been passing by the Basilica for decades, I had never taken the time to go inside. First I walked around the block to get the full impression of this stately, historic structure and... more »
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The oldest and first built Catholic Church in the US. Designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who is also better known for designing the Capital. Free entrance, and be sure to visit the crypts (entrance on left in church entryway). Please be respectful to worshippers if you visit.
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Absolutely beautiful basilica. As someone who has fallen in love with churchs and church architecture this basilica is beautiful. First catholic Basilica in United States shows true beauty to glorify God. The catacombs was very cool, and chapel under ground was neat. Tracing the history of catholic church in MD was neat how many bishop's came to MD and then spread through out the USA. They usually have tours but you have to call ahead and schedule one. Also the gift store is closed permanently. Wonderful day trip, and right down the street is St. Judes Shrine too. Be careful due that's its in bad part of Baltimore, homeless people, drunks harassed people walking to basilica. Plenty of parking close by basilica.
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