Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Pensacola

Name: Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
Address: 19 N Palafox St, Pensacola, 32502-5625, United States
Telephone: +1 850-438-4985

#13 among attractions in Pensacola

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Pensacola

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The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, Florida, United States is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. St. Michael's parish was established in 1781 and the present Gothic Revival-style church building was dedicated in 1886. In recognition of its historic significance the church was elevated to a Basilica in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. ()

Completed: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 30°24'50"N, 87°12'58"W

Address

19 N Palafox StDowntown Pensacola (Palafox Historic District)Pensacola 32502-5625 United States

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+1 850-438-4985

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Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pensacola Bay Center, Historic Pensacola Village, Pensacola Museum of Art, Saenger Theatre.

0.5 miE
Convention center, Sport venue, Concert hall
Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola
12 min walk • Pensacola Bay Center is an indoor arena located in Pensacola, Florida. It is owned by Escambia County and operated by ASM Global. The Bay Center has a capacity of 8,049 for hockey games, and as much as 10,000 for non-hockey events. The arena contains 23,000 square feet of space and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Park
Historic Pensacola Village, Pensacola
12 min walk • The Pensacola Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Pensacola, Florida. The district is roughly bounded by Bayfront Parkway, Tarragona, Romana and Cevallos Streets. Within the district are the Historic Pensacola Village, the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museumm and Seville Square.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola
12 min walk • The Pensacola Museum of Art is the only art museum in the city of Pensacola, Florida. It was founded in 1954 by a group of women from the American Association of University Women. Since 2016, it is a University of West Florida Art Museum.
~1260 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Saenger Theatre, Pensacola
7 min walk • The Saenger Theatre, also known as the Saenger Theater, is a historic theater in Pensacola, Florida. It is located at 118 South Palafox Place. On July 19, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
T.T. Wentworth, Pensacola
11 min walk • The Pensacola Museum of History at the University of West Florida, formerly the T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum, is a museum of history located at 330 Jefferson Street in the Plaza Ferdinand VII in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Historic Pensacola Village museum complex.
~1980 ftS
Park
Plaza Ferdinand VII, Pensacola
10 min walk • The Plaza Ferdinand VII is an outdoor garden and park in the Historic Pensacola Village area of downtown Pensacola, Florida. It is located on Palafox Street between Government and Zaragoza Streets.
~1740 ftN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort George, Pensacola
9 min walk • Fort George was a British fort built in 1778 for the protection of Pensacola, Florida. The Spanish captured it in Siege of Pensacola on May 10, 1781. The fort no longer exists, though part of it was later recreated to mark its original location.
~1270 ftNE
Museum, Science museum
Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola
7 min walk • The Pensacola MESS Hall is a hands on science museum located in downtown Pensacola, Florida founded in 2012 by Megan Pratt and Jerry Pratt. The museum has mess kits and individual science activities with all of the materials needed to explore a concept. In addition, the MESS Hall has classes and camps.
0.5 miSE
Church
Old Christ Church, Pensacola
13 min walk • The Old Christ Church, also known as Christ Church, built in 1832 in Pensacola, Florida is a historic Episcopal church building. It is one of the oldest surviving church buildings in Florida. On May 3, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Industry, Pensacola
12 min walk • The Museum of Industry is part of the Historic Pensacola Village complex in the Pensacola Historic District. It describes in detail the main industries of early Pensacola: fishing/ice, clay/brickmaking, lumber, and transportation.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Clara Barkley Dorr House, Pensacola
13 min walk • The Clara Barkley Dorr House is an historic home in Pensacola, Florida. Built in 1871, it is located at 311 South Adams Street. On July 24, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for its classical revival architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel?

Nearby attractions include West Florida Public Libraries, Pensacola (6 min walk), Civil War Soldiers Museum, Pensacola (6 min walk), Saenger Theatre, Pensacola (7 min walk), Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola (7 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel:

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Pensacola (31 min walk)