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St. Mary Basilica

107 South Union Street, Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-5616
Ranked #6 of 25 attractions in Natchez
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
Most recent review
- May 21, 2012
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Waco, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Beautiful, beautiful place of worship. We are not Catholic but we appreciate the grandeur of this house of worship. It is a place where anyone of any denomination will probably feel comfortable and appreciative and worshipful. We encourage every visitor to Natchez, to be sure to visit St. Mary Basilica. More

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Douglasville, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Beautiful...every bit as much as some of the churches we have visited in Europe.... More

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Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

When I opened the door it was like nothing I had ever seen. It almost took my breath away. More

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cornwall
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56 reviews 56 reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We were able to just sit quietly and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. More

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Texas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

from the outside you just want to walk in and see for yourself. the basilica is beautiful. the stained glass...the altars...the paintings. don't forget to look up at the ceiling...and you can't miss the pipe organ. take a moment to sit and enjoy everything around you. once outside...walk around the building...there is a park next door with huge trees and... More

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summit
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This church is so beautiful! Please stop by and see the Basilica. It's the only cathedral in MS as well. The Basicilica is too beautiful for words-just go see it! More

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Springdale, Arkansas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

worth a visit for the windows and ceiling. has an elevator at street level More

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Springfield, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Very ornate, inside and out! Beautiful stain glass windows! Self-guided tour! More

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Kirkwood, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

This was a beautiful church. The stained glass windows were a highlight. More

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Canton, Mississippi
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45 reviews 45 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

The statues were so beautiful---all my favorite saints/family! What a blessing to have this church which is such a great piece of our history! More

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