Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk

Name: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Address: Norfolk, United States

#45 among attractions in Norfolk

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk

Facts and practical information

The Minor Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Black Catholic parish in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. It is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Richmond and is known locally as "The Mother Church of Tidewater Virginia". ()

Alternative names: Built: 1857 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 36°50'49"N, 76°16'56"W

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Tidewater GardensNorfolk United States

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

0.9 miNW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
23 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
~1910 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
10 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
~1770 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
9 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
14 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
14 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
~1760 ftW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
9 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
11 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~930 ftW
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
5 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
13 min walk • Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
~1620 ftSW
Bridge
Berkley Bridge, Norfolk
8 min walk • The Interstate 264 Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264, U.S.
0.9 miNW
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
23 min walk • The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Neon District of Downtown Norfolk on the border of the Ghent Square neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception?

Nearby attractions include St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk (5 min walk), Willoughby-Baylor House, Norfolk (7 min walk), Berkley Bridge, Norfolk (8 min walk), St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church, Norfolk (9 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception:

Light rail

Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (6 min walk)
Harbor Park • Lines: Tide (8 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (8 min walk)
Amtrak Bus Stop (12 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (11 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (14 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (25 min walk)