Basilica of St. John, Des Moines

Name: Basilica of St. John
Address: 1915 University Ave, Des Moines, 50314-1321, United States
Telephone: +1 515-244-3101

#15 among attractions in Des Moines

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica of St. John is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Des Moines. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalSpire height: 115 ftCapacity: 900Coordinates: 41°36'3"N, 93°38'37"W

Address

1915 University AveKing-Irving ParkDes Moines 50314-1321 United States

Contact

+1 515-244-3101

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

Nearby attractions include: Wells Fargo Arena, Drake Stadium, HUB Tower, Younker Brothers Department Store.

1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
33 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
17 min walk • Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925.
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
36 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
35 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry Wallace House, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Henry Wallace House is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was the home of Henry Wallace who was an advocate for agricultural improvement and reform.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
23 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.4 miSW
Church
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
11 min walk • Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
20 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It covers 69 acres at the corner of 20th Street and Woodland Ave and is the site of over 80,000 graves.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Drake University, Des Moines
15 min walk • Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States.
1.5 miSE
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
39 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
0.6 miSW
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
15 min walk • The Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story dwelling features a hipped roof with gablets, various gables, reeded panels along cornice and base, and a shed-roofed porch with brackets, turned columns, and an open grill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of St. John?

Nearby attractions include Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District, Des Moines (6 min walk), Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House, Des Moines (7 min walk), Capt. Nicholas W. and Emma Johnson House, Des Moines (7 min walk), George B. Peak House, Des Moines (7 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of St. John by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of St. John:

Bus

University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy • Lines: 60 (1 min walk)