Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Gothic Revival Catholic basilica in Pensacola, Florida.

The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel is a Gothic Revival church that rises from downtown Pensacola's streetscape. Its exterior displays pointed arches, detailed stone work, and vertical lines characteristic of the style, creating an impression of height and refinement.

The parish originated in 1781, while the current building was completed in 1886. Pope Benedict XVI granted it basilica status in 2011, recognizing its religious importance to the region.

The parish traces its founding to 1781, after Spain's victory at the Battle of Pensacola, and in 2009 it marked 450 years of Catholic presence since the 1559 Mass of Tristán de Luna's expedition. The church was raised to minor basilica status by Pope Benedict XVI, and its coat of arms recalls that history.

The basilica is located downtown and easily reached on foot, with parking available nearby for visitors. Services occur regularly throughout the week, and visitors can enter anytime to explore the spaces or spend time in reflection.

The parish traces its origin to 14 August 1559, when Don Tristan de Luna's fleet arrived and Dominican priests with the expedition celebrated Mass on 15 August 1559, the Assumption. In 2009, when Pensacola marked the 450th anniversary of that first settlement, St. Michael's marked 450 years of Catholic presence in what became the United States.