Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee

Name: Basilica of St. Josaphat
Address: 2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, 53215, United States
Telephone: +1 414-645-5623

#18 among attractions in Milwaukee

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Basilica of St. Josaphat, located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is one of 82 minor basilicas found in the United States. In its grandeur and opulence it is an excellent example of the so-called Polish Cathedral style of church architecture found in the Great Lakes region of North America. Modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, it features one of the largest copper domes in the world. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Milwaukee Landmark. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1901 (123 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°0'9"N, 87°55'9"W

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2333 S 6th StLincoln VillageMilwaukee 53215 United States

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+1 414-645-5623

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Forest Home Cemetery, Salem Evangelical Church, St. Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church.

0.7 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Milwaukee
18 min walk • St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Oratory is a Roman Catholic parish in the historic Mitchell Street District of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
32 min walk • Forest Home Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is the final resting place of many of the city's famed beer barons, politicians and social elite.
1.3 miN
Church, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Salem Evangelical Church, Milwaukee
33 min walk • Salem Evangelical Church is a modest Victorian Gothic church built in 1874 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 for its architectural significance, and for being "the oldest surviving church building in the near south side....
1.1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
30 min walk • St. Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic church built in 1887 to serve the growing German immigrant population in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1.2 miN
Tower
Allen-Bradley Clocktower, Milwaukee
30 min walk • The Rockwell Automation Headquarters is an office building located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building is known for once having the largest four-faced clock in the world.
1.6 miNE
Bridge
Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee
42 min walk • The Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that connects Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the Lake Freeway across the Milwaukee River inlet. Originally called the Harbor Bridge, it was renamed after Daniel Hoan, one of the longest serving mayors of Milwaukee.
~1570 ftW
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Village, Milwaukee
8 min walk • Lincoln Village is a south side neighborhood within the City of Milwaukee.
1.1 miN
Church
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
29 min walk • St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Iglesia Luterana San Pedro, is a historic church complex located in the Walker's Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bay View, Milwaukee
31 min walk • Bay View is a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North America on the shores of Lake Michigan, south of the downtown area and north of the City of St. Francis. Bay View existed as an independent village for eight years, from 1879 to 1887.
0.8 miS
Monastery
Solus Christi Brothers, Milwaukee
22 min walk • Solus Christi Brothers is a monastic community in the state of Wisconsin. The community is part of the autonomous Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America. Ukrainian Orthodox monasticism and monastic spirituality can be summarized as the process of going from Gospel to life and from life to Gospel.
0.7 miN
43°0'44"N • 87°54'58"W
Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee
18 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilica of St. Josaphat open?

Basilica of St. Josaphat is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 1 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Village, Milwaukee (8 min walk), Milwaukee Fire Department High Pressure Pumping Station, Milwaukee (12 min walk), Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee (18 min walk), St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Milwaukee (18 min walk).