Basilica of Saint Mary

Very impressive. Bench was a bit small for bigger guy like me, but very impressive for a church right on border of downtown MSP. Wish there was more parking allocated to the church bit nothing to complain.

The architecture on this church is absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful place to worship. Small parking lot but there’s a garage across the street.

Oldest basilica in the United States, just west of downtown Minneapolis and next to I-94.

Self-guided tours are available with a simple, yet thorough brochure. Sit in a pew to take it all in and catch your breath in the hush of the sanctuary.

Exquisitely beautiful.

Parking: For those visiting from out of state, be warned that Minneapolis refers to parking garages as "ramps." There is an exit ramp with parking underneath to the west side; however, there are "restricted parking" signs posted there. Perhaps it requires secret handshakes? Instead, take the street around the backside of the basilica one block to a parking "ramp" (garage) owned by the Minneapolis Community & Technical College. Public parking is permitted for $5 per entry, which is remarkably cheap.

Absolutely lovely. Attended a wedding and it was beautiful. You can't see the bride and groom or wedding party as they are too far away, but the location is incredible. Free parking on the weekend on the west parking ramp under the freeway. First basilica in the US!!!! WOW!

Beautiful!