Chapel of St. Basil, Houston

Name: Chapel of St. Basil
Address: 1018 W Alabama St, Houston, 77006, United States
Telephone: +1 713-525-3589

#88 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

The Chapel of St. Basil is a chapel on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, designed by Philip Johnson in 1997. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°44'18"N, 95°23'36"W

Address

1018 W Alabama StInner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston 77006 United States

Contact

+1 713-525-3589

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Chapel of St. Basil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel.

0.9 miS
Complex with a renowned art collection
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
23 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is one of the most prominent cultural institutions in the United States, located in the heart of Houston, Texas. A beacon of artistic expression and heritage, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans more than 6,000...
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston
24 min walk • The John C. Freeman Weather Museum in Houston, Texas, is a unique institution dedicated to the fascinating world of meteorology. Established to educate the public about the science of weather and climate, the museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits...
~1620 ftW
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose neighborhood, the Menil Collection stands as a tranquil oasis of art and culture. This remarkable museum, which opened to the public in 1987, houses the impressive private art collection of philanthropists John...
~990 ftW
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, the Rothko Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility and introspection amidst the urban hustle. This non-denominational chapel, dedicated to modern art, was established in 1971 and has since become a landmark of spiritual...
0.7 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
17 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston
22 min walk • Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, founded in 1948, dedicated to presenting contemporary art to the public.
~990 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
5 min walk • The Byzantine Fresco Chapel is a part of the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, near the University of St. Thomas. From February 1997 to February 2012, it displayed the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the entire western hemisphere.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Garden
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, Houston
22 min walk • The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.
0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
16 min walk • Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community.
0.8 miN
Music venue
Anderson Fair, Houston
22 min walk • Anderson Fair is one of the oldest folk and acoustic music venues in continuous operation in the United States. Located in the Montrose area of Houston, TX, it has been called an "incubator" of musical talent for the folk scene, especially during the folk music heyday of the 1960s-1980s.
0.9 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston
24 min walk • St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a congregation of the United Methodist Church, founded in 1906 and located in Houston, Texas, in the city's Museum District. St. Paul's is known for its traditional style of worship as embodied by its renowned choir.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of St. Basil?

Nearby attractions include Link–Lee House, Houston (3 min walk), Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston (5 min walk), Rothko Chapel, Houston (5 min walk), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston (5 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of St. Basil by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of St. Basil:

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (18 min walk)
FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (36 min walk)

Light rail

Wheeler • Lines: Red (18 min walk)
Ensemble/HCC • Lines: Red (22 min walk)