Basilica of Saint Mary, Catholic minor basilica in Loring Park, Minneapolis, United States.
The Renaissance Revival basilica features a grand portico with marble columns, sixty stained glass windows, and an impressive dome reaching 138 feet high.
Construction started in 1907 after the Church of the Immaculate Conception burned down, with architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray completing the structure in 1914.
The building includes eight bronze doors adorned with Catholic symbols and interior colors representing white for purity, blue for truth, red for love.
The basilica welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with extended hours during weekends for religious services and events.
This structure holds the distinction of being the first basilica established in the United States, receiving this designation from Pope Pius XI in 1926.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1914
Architects: Emmanuel Louis Masqueray
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Address: 88 17th Street North 55403-1295 Minneapolis
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-17:00; Samedi 09:00-18:30; Dimanche 07:00-18:30
Phone: +16123331381
Website: https://mary.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97306,-93.28597
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:25
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