Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore

Name: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address: 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 21201, United States
Telephone: +1 410-727-3565

#52 among attractions in Baltimore

Church, Greek Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. As a co-cathedral, it is one of the seats of the Catholic Archdiocese in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally it is a parish church and national shrine. It is considered the masterpiece of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the "Father of American Architecture". ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 39°17'40"N, 76°36'58"W

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409 Cathedral StCentral Baltimore (Downtown Baltimore)Baltimore 21201 United States

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+1 410-727-3565

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Day trips

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Washington Monument, Center Stage, C. Grimaldis Gallery.

~800 ftN
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~1140 ftN
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~1610 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
8 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~590 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
3 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~750 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
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~1150 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~1200 ftS
Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building, Baltimore
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~1030 ftN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.
~890 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Contemporary Museum Baltimore, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Contemporary is an itinerant museum of contemporary art in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. It does not collect artworks. It was started as the Contemporary Museum by George Ciscle in 1989. During its first decade, it had no fixed home, but instead was "dedicated to redefining the concept of the museum".
~1350 ftNW
Church
Grace and St. Peter's Church, Baltimore
7 min walk • Grace & St. Peter's Church is an Anglo-Catholic Episcopal parish in the city of Baltimore, in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The congregation is the product of the 1912 amalgamation of two earlier parishes, St. Peter's Church and Grace Church.
~370 ftN
Church, Spiritual
First Unitarian Church, Baltimore
2 min walk • The First Unitarian Church is a historic church and congregation at 12 West Franklin Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Dedicated in 1818, it was the first building erected for Unitarians in the United States. The church is a domed cube with a stucco exterior.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary open?

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Hill Historic District, Baltimore (2 min walk), First Unitarian Church, Baltimore (2 min walk), Enoch Pratt Central Library, Baltimore (2 min walk), Brown's Arcade, Baltimore (3 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

Bus

Cathedral Street & Mulberry Street Southbound • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
Pleasant Street • Lines: Purple (3 min walk)

Light rail

Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (7 min walk)
Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (7 min walk)

Metro

Lexington Market • Lines: M (8 min walk)
Charles Center • Lines: M (9 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (20 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (24 min walk)