Mass was breathtaking, and I recommend the tour. The Nigerian docent was so charming, smiley and knowledgeable. He made you feel so happy to be there! Parking is easy. Lots of walking for tour. Very worth your time. Must do.

We attended the 10:30 Mass and were amazed at the beautiful ceiling, stained glass windows, and well-decorated niches. The organ resonated in the vaulted ceilings, and the cantor had a magnificent voice. We'd been admiring the church on calendars and cards for years, and the...More

Read the reviews and decided to ,are the long trek to the Cathedral. Well worth it, enjoyed the trip there and back. Take enough time to really see the place, we took the free tour then had a wander. It is very interesting, Catholic or...More

Took my wife to Mass at Basilca as a favor to her -- a Catholic school teacher. I ended up being stunned by facility. While the main church is incredible, there are multiple chapels both on the main floor and in the basement/lower level. We...More

Cathedrals are amazing in and of themselves for their sheer grandeur and the evocation of a sense of awe, inspiration, and dedication to ones god. The Basilica certainly does all of that and more. It is an active place of worship and during a full...More

Because the Metro was down for the weekend, we had to take a shuttle to the final station, which made for a long ride and then a 10 minute walk to the Basilica. The Basilica itself is a gilded showcase with many altars focusing on...More

This Basilica is truly a masterpiece. I've never seen anything quite like it. Whether religious or not, you will find a sense of the divine in this place. The sacred art, mosaic depictions, stained glass, marble sculptures and architectural features will cause your soul to...More