Baltimore
Baltimore Basilica (The)
Nation's Oldest Catholic Cathedral
408 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Nearest Train: Charles Center
Phone: +1 410 727 3565
Fax: +1 410 539 0407
WebsiteConsidered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture, the Baltimore Basilica is the nation's oldest Catholic cathedral. Begun in 1806 and completed in 1821, the cathedral was designed by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. With its six Corinthian columns fronting a grand portico, the cathedral resembles a Greek temple. Nine stained-glass windows fill the massive interior with light. Visitors in recent years have included Pope John Paul II and the late Mother Theresa.
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