St. Mary Catholic Church, Alexandria

Name: St. Mary Catholic Church
Address: 310 S Royal St, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Telephone: +1 703-836-4100

#31 among attractions in Alexandria

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The Basilica of Saint Mary in the Old Town historic district, of Alexandria, Virginia, and is a minor basilica and parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington in Virginia. St. Mary's Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It was founded in 1795 by the Very Reverend Francis Ignatius Neale, S.J. then President of Georgetown University, in present-day western Washington, D.C. ()

Completed: 1810 (214 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°48'7"N, 77°2'38"W

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310 S Royal StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314 United States

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+1 703-836-4100

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St. Mary Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern.

~1580 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
8 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
~1810 ftNW
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
9 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
~1320 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
7 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
~1350 ftN
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
7 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1300 ftN
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Alexandria City Hall also known as the Alexandria Market House & City Hall, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a building built in 1871 and designed by Adolph Cluss. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The site was originally a market from 1749 and courthouse from 1752.
~1040 ftN
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
6 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
14 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
0.6 miS
Park
Jones Point, Alexandria
16 min walk • Jones Point is a geographic point on the Potomac River within the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The Jones Point Light and Jones Point Park are located at the point, which is immediately North of the confluence of Hunting Creek and the Potomac River.
~1350 ftNE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture.
~500 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
3 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.
~160 ftSE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
1 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Mary Catholic Church open?

St. Mary Catholic Church is open:

Monday 6 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 9 pm
Thursday 6 am - 9 pm
Friday 6 am - 9 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
Sunday 6 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Mary Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria (1 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria (3 min walk), Fairfax-Moore House, Alexandria (3 min walk), Alexandria Historic District, Alexandria (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Mary Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Mary Catholic Church:

Bus

S Royal St + Duke St • Lines: At3, At3/4 (1 min walk)
S Royal St + Wilkes St • Lines: At3 (4 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (25 min walk)
Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (26 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (27 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (27 min walk)