Beautiful place, enter with respect, after all its a temple of faith and prayer. There is no objection for taking pictures inside, just be aware in case of a service or event happening (mass, funerals, weddings, etc). The art is everywhere around you, I was in awe. Highly recommend it, feel free to go inside with your family. All are invited. It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, the first one in the USA. An important landmark that you can not miss.

Beautiful Basilica. Would recommend getting a guide which can be picked up at the front of the Church for a 2 dollar donation. Highlights for me were the stained glass, the organ, and the altar area. Also, there are different types of nativity scenes set up throughout the Church. There is parking in the back, and plan to spend 30 minutes to see everything.

Amazing architecture. Tartarian looking for sure!

Basilica is open 7 days a week. Masses are posted outside on the Marquis. this is a functioning basilica when I was there they were actually serving the public and had security on site. Mother Teresa room is for helping the needy, but they have photos with stories that is so beautiful it brings you to tears. The basilica itself is gorgeous. You have the option to make a donation to light a candle. I was quite disappointed to see people lighting candles without making any kind of contribution. It was well kept it was clean it was safe it was beautiful well-manicured.

This is the only church in the entire Twin Cities that actually helps people. They have mental health, job and other ministries. Although their job coaching didnt work out for me, I appreciate the fact that they were willing to help.

Didnt go inside but bypassed while walking to the nearby sculpture garden, I wasnt sure of the history at first, but was immediately captivated by the architecture of such a magnificent building and had to take a closer look.Very impressive, and would recommend it for visual alone.

Its one of the most sacred church in the United States and the World

The Basilica of Saint Mary is incredibly beautiful! The stonework and architecture are breathtaking. Inside are many beautiful stained glass windows. The detailed artwork on the ceiling and throughout the Basilica left me in awe. I felt a great sense of peace as I sat in a pew. I highly recommend a quiet self-guided tour!

This was the most amazing beautiful and had the most gracious people Ive ever met in my life. I didnt have the address as I headed out. I could tell it was going to rain so i wore my red poncho and followed the biggest Church Steeple. It took me about 20 minutes or so to get there and before arriving the rain downpours. Every door I go to says go to another one and finally a man lets me in and leads me into the church where instantly in awe and wonder. I took a video I hope it posts here. I was in shock and tears and I want to personally thank BOB for his kindness in giving me a voucher for a pair of shoes especially since mine were soaked-and some socks plus a beautiful pouch with a dry shirt in it. Plus a voucher for my Minnesota Identification. Thank you to all the volunteers there and the security. Those are the kind of people we need in this world. The Lord is always good and He guides me in the right direction.

This is my faith home, and it has welcomed me with open heart and mind. It is a Catholic Church, but not one stuck in the dogma of the past. It is about a community of people trying to bring light into the world. It has made me a better person and provided me spiritual foundation that helps me in my day to day life. Come see for yourself.

Beautiful, soothing and spiritual and so very welcoming. My favorite space is the side altar to St. Therese. The weekday noon Mass is a perfect chance to re-center. The annual Basilica Block Party has no equal.

The Basilica of Saint Mary is a beautiful church that I have not been to in years. I read that the Basilica suffered damage during the darkness that swept over our city in May/June 2020. I am sorry for the damage the church suffered. The church is always in my prayers.

I am a bit biased here as I am a parishioner and a mother of children in the faith formation school but I absolutely love the Basilica and its community. Not only is it the first Basilica in the new world and so possesses stunning architecture that elevates one into their contemplation of what we can do when we do it in the service of God, but it is Rich with community outreach, volunteer opportunities, and genuine people who want to help. From The amazing liturgical coordinator Travis, to the amazing School staff like Kelli and Ben, we have felt welcomed and truly a part of a very large community. Our favorite priest is father Joe and he is the one that really brought us to the parish. There are lots of mass times and fellowship and opportunities to get involved. A very diverse and unique place.

A magnificent place! Attended the morning mass on Christmas day. The music was mind blowing. Like it every bit!

The Basilica of Saint Mary is breath taking. There is an overwhelming sense of peace and the architecture is reminiscent of European basilicas!

Main entrance was locked; parking lot under highway (from website) said to pay at box but I could not find anything. Also, parking lot was poorly lit with a homeless camp at the back. However, it still looks cool from the outside.

Just a wonderful place to worship and fi d oneself in Jesus.

Americas 1st basillica holding an atmosphere of peace and stability.

Beautiful church. Definitely worth a visit.Looks like parking can be an adventure at times, but there are 2 parking areas nearby so dont be too concerned. But bring pocket change for those!

Such a beautiful basilica! The architecture and design is breathtaking. I love that they are open during the day and you can freely tour or sit and pray. A great historical stop in Minnesota.

Great place to visit. Recommend even if you are not religious.

Such a HUGE place. It was very fascinating to me. Everytime I passed through the high way close to this cathedral I wanted to visit this place. Finally I was able to, and loved it.Went there few more times, it is peaceful when there is no mass, can just sit there in silence.Apart from that, they have a huge organ, even larger than the one in James J Hills house. The details in the cathedral were amazing, this was my first time I saw stained glass work so close.Good visit.

Truly a remarkable place to visit!..just a few minutes from the Greyhound bus stop, this is a place to see if you were to spend some time before your next trip..the facade and interiors scream of beatuy and if you ever happen to visit during mass, just know that you are in for a treat!

The statues and stained glass windows were breathtaking. I felt like I was in a Cathedral in Rome.

An architectural beauty. People are friendly and the services are wonderfully done. One of the best catholic churches I’ve been in the US. Enter with respect!

Serene and quiet. Beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

They are so friendly and generous with how they provide support for low income and homeless individuals. It was great to see the empathy they exhibited towards the guests in need while at the Shoe Ministry. This was a great day for the people I brought to get shoe vouchers, they walked out of there with much more than they couldve imagined.

The home of a vibrant congregation, with a mission of outreach to the community, the Basilica of St. Mary is a place to visit, if not arrange a docent-led tour. With an important history locally and nationally, the church building tells its witness to Mary in its gorgeous stained-glass windows in the two-story nave. The church is filled with iconography on every door panel and wall niche. Furthermore, the church has international worship manifestations, from Our Lady of Guadalupe to a Madonna and Child from Vietnam. This is a church you will want to visit more than once.

What a stunning place. The architecture is literally breath taking and the attention to detail is unparalleled.

The Basilica of Saint Mary is a beautiful old church. It is well maintained a still an active site of worship. The church has an ornate ceiling and amazing stained glass windows. It is quiet and peaceful upon entering. If you walk all the way to the back of the Church, you can see the large pipe organ, which extends most of the height of the wall with angel statues around it. It is well worth seeing. The amount of care and detail in everything is wonderful to see.

This is one beautiful Catholic Church. I have more pictures on my FB page Catholic Faith in PicturesThanks

A very beautiful church with nice and friendly people inside

I only visited for a moment but the Church is beautiful

There is a lot of beauty inside this place. It draws a big crowd,so maybe we shouldnt have been so surprised to see a number of police securing the entrances. Good close parking across from it.

Dont bother visiting... the house of God is closed...by man! The Almighty is totally shaking His head!

Nice church and you must visit if you want into architecture or spiritual things.

Basilica Block Party was the bomb, again! 2019 was the year of Jason Mraz. Lets just say it was amrazing!

Joyful Service. The women singing were terrible. Thank you Lord.

A beautiful, welcoming Basilica. Ornate architecture, and friendly ushers and greeters for every Mass. They have frequent Masses. Their Easter Vigil service is very theatrical. I personally did not enjoy that aspect; however, I suspect many others do enjoy it. Either way, it is somewhat darker inside than the Cathedral of St. Paul, which I kind of enjoy, as it feels more calm and intimate.

Absolutely breathtaking. If you have a hour to spare go walk through it. You wont regret it.

A very beautiful and impressionable piece of architecture and art. It was very breath taking walking into the building and seeing the amazing art and layout of the church. Even if you are not a part of the Christian/Catholic religion, if you are into old world art and architecture, take a quick walk around the building; you wont regret it.

A 150 year old cathedral! A place with peace

Always an inspiration to attend Mass here.

Beautiful building

Gorgeous, and soooo quiet. A great place to ponder life, and Im not even religious. Just dont drop your phone (like I did), or youll scare yourself and everyone else in the place (like I did).

Beautiful Church! They are very helpful to those of us less fortunate.... I, myself, have received help from the Basilica a few times. Very Grateful!

Gorgeous church! I felt like I was in another world.

So as a Catholic who visited Minneapolis, I just had to see this co-cathedral for the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I got to attend Mass in the basement chapel there at noon when I was there the one day on my visit. Wonderful architecture. So, you dont have to be Catholic to enjoy the architecture of this historical landmark and architectural gem that honors The Greatest Woman Who Ever Lived, Jesus mother Mary.

I love any place that spreads Gods love. If I did disagree with anything I wouldnt share why it wouldnt help the cause. The goal is to glorify God in his

Great place to visit.

A beautiful place to visit.

They are wonderful nice talks to you about the things they can help you with. They also will give you other places to go find help. Thank you Basilica of Saint Mary.

So far so good,

It was amazing, and beautiful stained glass all over. And the ladies who put on our lunch were wonderful.

Such a beautiful church.

My 1st. Basilica church, it was so beautiful, architectural was wow, put it on the list to see. !!!

It was so beautiful. The architect was amazing, the lighting the stained-glass windows were amazing. One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.

Beautiful Church!

As Father Bauer begins each Mass he says Whatever brings you here. Wherever you are in your faith journey welcome! This is the best chruch! One of our extended family members (an avid church goer) attended and said That was the first time I had ever felt like I attended church! Because of the music, the homily & the people the entire experience is elevated & thus holy.

This the oldest Basilica in the USA. You should also go to the Cathedral of St. Paul which is close by in St. Paul, MN.

This place is awesome they help with getting state ID, they also help with new shoes every Saturday, they help with food , clothing and coats, hosuing ect

My friend an I came in to look at the art and architecture and they were very accommodating. There was a baptism going on and they still showed us around the perimeter of the church.

This place is great @ what they do; I Iove the endearment given out

Good stop for a break. Will enjoy the architecture.

The most welcoming community a person could ask for. This church feels like home and the people make you feel like family.

Beautiful place

In a sea of people, I am still recognized. Love this place

Just beautiful...

Only go here for the basilica block party. It’s okay sound at the main stage by highway doesn’t have great sound. Gets to be expensive. Tickets alone are over priced. It usually has a big crowed.

Beautiful church. Volunteers inside really helpful and knowledgeable. They do coffee and sandwiches for homeless people and lots more for the community.I dont find all churches have such a welcoming atmosphere to visitors, this was great.

Beautiful church and service

Really fun to walk around and see this huge building. Lots of parking nearby.

Nice park near by. Great church for giveaways found nice professional work clothes! Helped me with my I.d for work!

Excellent. The tried the best to help and treat me decent. God always provides as long as there is hope.

Beautiful church that inspires and gives you peace to pray. The religious art on the stain glass windows allow plenty of light and invites the visitor to think and reflect about life.

It is a beautiful church building, inside and out. Worth seeing.

Gorgeous building and stained glass. Fantastic statues and architectural details throughout. Community is friendly and the wide election of Sunday Masses fit any schedule. Very welcoming place. Sunday services also have phenomenal music!

Christmas Eve Service from 11 through midnight mass, SRO. Memorable experience!

Beautiful architecture and statues. Cool place to visit just for the building itself

This was so beautiful! We came in the middle of the day just to visit and look around, and I loved it. Everyone else visiting was very respectful, too.

Such a Holy place you will love it ️

They were very helpful. Also willing to help when you need them.

Enjoyed Handels Messiah the past two years by the SPCO and it was wonderful each time

Absolutely beautiful! A great place to get a moment of peace, especially in downtown.

Beautiful church, we attended mass here during our trip to Minneapolis.

It was wonderful! 10/10 would recommend amazing volunteers helped us out every step of the way! Amazing mass and very organized! The kids did great and it was adorable! Try it out for yourself, anybody can volunteer and be a part of mass!

Wonderful place to visit and pray

Its warm and inviting. There is a calming sense to it.

Another gorgeous church which is on a tour roster. If you are looking for more info about churches go to the Minnesota Store on Nicollet, right at the light rail boarding platform!

Very beautiful cathedral and service. After the Mass, tours of the history and architecture of the church are given. I saw brochures of their social action programs for community involvement. Downstairs, I saw an amazing exhibition of sculptures based on a passage from Holy Scripture. Excellent facilities for exhibitions, activities, classes.

One of the most beautiful places on Earth. Beautiful liturgy to match.

Absolutely beautiful structure. Though I am not a Catholic, and so cannot speak to the quality of the religious services, I can attest to the majestic beauty of the sanctuary, and the incredible craftsmanship on display.

Even though Im Protestant, I always make sure to celebrate Midnight Mass at a Catholic parish, cathedral, or basilica. This year I was in Minneapolis for Christmas, so my family went to the Basilica of St. Mary. Absolutely stunning. Ive been to beautiful places in Knoxville, San Antonio, Galveston, Savannah, etc. This was my favorite on this side of the pond. Next time Im in Minneapolis Ill be going again.

What better place to listen to the Minnesota Sinfonia orchestra, than the Basilica of Saint Mary. Immersed in beautiful archtecture, with wonderful acoustics --- beats staring at a screen any day!

Beautiful and they have a recovery meeting every Saturday at 7:30 pm all is welcome. People there are very welcoming. Come and check it out

I love this place they are very helpful they help with shoe,id,jobs,clothes,gas card and bus card for work and tokens and alot of resources

Beautiful space. Mass was incredibly beautiful, meaningful and relevant.

Very cool architecture on this old church theyve been working hard to fix it up over about the last 20 years and maintain its beauty well worth the visit to check out and find out some of the history

There are always great AA meetings held here on Saturday nights @ 7:15 called SNL. (Saturday Night Live) IF YOU ARE IN RECOVERY OR WANT TO KNOW MORE. STOP DOWN & CHECK US OUT!

I love the bells