Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington

Name: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Address: 1140 Madison Ave, Covington, 41011, United States
Telephone: +1 859-431-2060

#1 among attractions in Covington

Top attraction, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture

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Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington

Facts and practical information

The Roman Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, is a minor basilica in the United States. Construction of the cathedral began under the Diocese of Covington's third bishop, Camillus Paul Maes, in 1895 to replace an 1834 frame church that was inadequate for the growing congregation. Pope Pius XII elevated the cathedral to the rank of minor basilica December 8, 1953. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 39°4'42"N, 84°30'30"W

Address

1140 Madison AveCovington (Eastside Covington)Covington 41011 United States

Contact

+1 859-431-2060

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Day trips

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, ICON Music Center, World Peace Bell, General James Taylor Park.

1.1 miN
Historic span connecting Kentucky and Ohio
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati
27 min walk • Spanning the waters between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge stands as a monumental feat of 19th-century engineering. Completed in 1866, this historic bridge stretches 1,057 feet across the Ohio River, its stately towers...
1.2 miN
Music venue
ICON Music Center, Cincinnati
31 min walk • The Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center, nestled in the heart of Cincinnati, United States, is a contemporary beacon of entertainment that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city's vibrant music scene. Located at The Banks, the venue was thoughtfully designed...
1.2 miNE
Memorial
World Peace Bell, Newport
30 min walk • The Newport, Kentucky, World Peace Bell is one of more than twenty Peace Bells around the world. It weighs 30,000 kg and is 3.7 m wide. From 2000 until 2006, it was the largest swinging bell in the world. It was dedicated on December 31, 1999, and was first swung as the year 2000 opened.
0.9 miN
Park
General James Taylor Park, Newport
23 min walk • General James Taylor Park is a small urban park in Newport, Kentucky, United States. It is located on Riverboat Row overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers and the skyline of Cincinnati.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newport
30 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1871, is an historic Episcopal church located at 7 Court Place at York Street in Newport, Kentucky, in the United States. On November 25, 1980 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Brent Spence Bridge, Cincinnati
29 min walk • The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
C&O Railroad Bridge, Cincinnati
32 min walk • The C&O Railroad bridge is a cantilever truss bridge over the Ohio River. It was the first railroad bridge connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built between 1886 and 1889 by a predecessor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The bridge cost $3,348,675, an enormous sum.
0.5 miNW
Church
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington
12 min walk • Mother of God Parish is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, United States, located at 119 West 6th Street in Covington. The official title of the parish is The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, Parish. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington
12 min walk • Linden Grove Cemetery is located along Holman Street, between 13th and 15th streets in Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is the second public cemetery in Covington, the city's first public burial ground being Craig Street Cemetery, which dates to 1815. Craig Street Cemetery closed in 1872.
0.6 miNW
39°5'1"N • 84°31'2"W
Mainstrasse Village, Covington
16 min walk • Historical place, Square
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, Cincinnati
28 min walk • The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 127 across the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky. This also marks the termination of U.S. Route 25. The bridge's main span is 675 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption open?

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption?

Nearby attractions include Madison Theater, Covington (8 min walk), Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington (12 min walk), Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington (12 min walk), GAR Monument in Covington, Covington (13 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption:

Bus

E 12th St & Greenup St • Lines: 25 (4 min walk)
8th St at Scott St • Lines: 25 (4 min walk)