It is not the typical ‘beautiful church’ but is beautiful in its own way. The alter is spectacular. The tour guide (free!) was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The crypt is unique too - apparently the support for the dome is constructed very uniquely and architects from all over come to see the support system!

Very beautiful inside and out. A historic building, standing strong and magnificent. Enjoyed mass here and will visit again next time in Baltimore.

Free to visit. Beautiful inside. First Catholic basilica in USA. The have tours at certain times of the day. The day I visited no one else was there, so tour didnt happen. I explored myself. Plenty of paid street parking was available. There are lot of tourist attractions near by like art museum, Washington monument etc.

Very nice Catholic basilica with Greek revival style. The inside is simple and with pastel colors very soothing. The crypt is the highlight of the church. Very nice Brock arched crypt with a small museum. It is worth the detour to see.

The Baltimore Basilica is a wonderful and historic cathedral located in downtown Baltimore. It was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States dating back to the 1820s. We took an extensive tour of the building following Mass on Sunday. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in answering many questions from members of our tour group. Parking was very easy at a large parking ramp close to the building.

It is one of the most beautiful Basilica in Baltimore. A must visit. I was there during their singing practice and the sound was heavenly.

Beautiful church to visit! Loved the architecture and the art also very enjoyable to look at. Definitely worth a visit, even if you have only a few minutes. If you have time, go down to the catacombs, it was really cool to visit, probably over if my favorite parts. For those looking to attend mass, the liturgy is also very good. Highly recommend.

One of the most historic, faith filled, and prayerful churches to worship or just visit to see the beginnings of the Catholic church in the United States.

Americas first cathedral is everything you would expect. Reverence and piety are the ultimate attitudes of the space and surroundings. Stations of the cross during Lent are followed by engaging conversations.

Very cool! Lots of history. Very beautiful architecture and art.

Always a must for anyone coming into the city. See the history of the state of Maryland and some Catholic history. A very peaceful place to pray and have Mass. Parking deck is close by. Small gift shop with all things Catholic and Baltimore, called the Sexton.

Gorgeous Cathedral! The history behind it is quite interesting! The gift shop was quaint but held much more than I thought it would. Reasonable prices as well!

Very cool to walk through. We went downstairs and got to listen to people singing.

Kind people and a beautiful place to visit. Recommend a self tour so you can go at your own pace.

Great spiritual first time

Americas first and Cathedral! Impressive to think about the history that has been made here. A simple building - not what one would expect, but designed intentionally to blend in with the Protestant culture of the time. The Basilica was restored within the past decade to return it to its original design, doing away with its gothification. A simplistic beauty. Stop in and pray, you wont be disappointed.

The most inspiration place for prayer Ive ever visited in my life. You feel peace from the very moment you walk in.

This old and quite simple church (as for a Roman-Catholic cathedral), Americas First Cathedral, opened for use in 1821, is an appropriate place to visit and say a short prayer in while sightseeing in Baltimore. The official name is: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Have always loved this place. Whether historical value or its Masses. Christmas Day and Easter Season are definitely Highlights to see. Make sure you check their mass schedule.

Beautiful Basilica where Venerable Fr. Michael J Mcgivney was ordained!

Beautiful. No guides to ask questions to, currently.

This place is breathtaking and its a step into beauty and serenity from the bustling Baltimore city outside. It is well worth the visit outside of the normal tourist spots of the city. There is a really cool underground crypt that you can go down and see.

This place is probably the most beautiful, historic and meaningful place in Baltimore city.Is located in the heart of the city, in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. It is Americas First Cathedral and that makes it such an historical place. This church is 200 years old. There are tour guides that give free tours of the Basilica and explain the whole thing.Besides the building itself there is beautiful Catholic liturgy and wonderful music. The 10.45 Mass on Sundays has a fantastic choir. The organ is still the original.The undercroft chapel downstairs is very old and beautiful too. There is a crypt with several bishops and cardinals burried there.The gift shop is also great, with very a nice offer of products.There is wheelchair accessible entrances and an elevator inside to help mobility.Sometimes there are very interesting speaker series and other events - they announce everything in the website and facebook page

This Cathedral is amazing and well-maintained. The basement is breathtaking. I had a great experience here.

Oh my goodness. The oldest basilica in America. Amazingly beautiful and worth the stop. They have a really lovely peace garden in the back.

Baltimores first cathedral (later superseded by the Cathedral of Mary our Queen much further north on Charles Street, and in no way its architectural match) is one of the most beautiful church buildings in America. The central dome envelopes you in the womb of Mary, as you share in the feeling of being embraced in the arms of the Blessed Mother of God. It is a superb tribute to the mystery of the Incarnation. Recently restored, bringing a bit of brightness to what had formerly been a little dowdy and dim, it is not to be missed if you are on a walking tour of central Baltimore.

Beautiful piece of history designed by one of the United States first professional architects, Benjamin Latrobe. Neoclassical style architecture with a light and airy interior dominated by a gorgeous dome. A must-see for any architecture nerd like me.

A Beautiful experience. A great place to see, check out the crypt.

No matter what your faith the Basillica is well worth a visit. I happen to be Catholic so it held a special place for me. I made a point of taking the tour which is an interesting experience as you get to go under the Basillica and explore the crypt and chapels that have been added over time.

Absolutely stunning!

The historic Basilica should be on EVERYONES itinerary! The acoustics are wonderful, the architectural details are so beautiful! It is an amazing place to hear a classical concert!!

Great half an hour visit. Simple elegant. The crypts are very unique, built with bricks.

Beautiful! Incredibly restored, and mesmerizing to watch the sunlight track across the dome over time.

Really beautiful basilica! The first ever Cathedral in a Metropolitan city in the US.

A very beautiful church, they also have tours that go over the history of the cathedral.

The place is a must see! Very nice gentleman greeted us with information about the place. Make sure you go and see the basement

Beautiful and insightful tour!! Love the personal approach of our private tour.; Fred answered each question my curious students had with extended history. Thank Fred!! Downstairs area was a wonderful surprise.

There is a lot of history behind this basilica. I recommend a tour.

Beautiful place of worship, rich in history

Meet Jesus there, we would love to meet you.

Beautiful. Active with regular events for young professionals. Strong, community-minded pastor with a vision that includes lifting up the poor

Absolutely phenomenal! I will visit every time I am in the area!

Absolutely beautiful cannot wait to go back. Truly humbling to step foot in such an extraordinary beauty.

Took the free tour at 11am on a Wednesday. The tour was interesting and the docent was well informed and enthusiastic. The Basilica is beautiful, so much to see and appreciate.

Fantastic architecture, great acoustics, interesting catacombs below.

My friend and I Had a lovely tour here. Learned much more about the history of Baltimore and this amazing structure from a very friendly guide. Would definitely recommend.

A must-see place in Baltimore. Its the Americas first cathedral, a beautiful piece of architecture, a monument of history, and, most importantly a spiritual center of the city.Make sure to get a guided tour!

Beautiful art gallery.a much see for tourists who are visiting Baltimore .

Beautiful so much history dont forget to go in the basement

The oldest Basilica in America. Check-out the little-known crypts accessible using the staircase to the left of the entrance. In the crypts, red brick hallways supported by arches contain momentos from the history of the basilica, and there is an adoration room at the back. We went to the 8:30AM Sunday mass, which was disappointing because of its largely unintelligible and off-beat music, although the architecture was enough to save the experience.

Beautiful basilica-style cathedral. Wonderful place to worship our God!

Historical church. It is beautiful.

Went to mass here on a rainy Sunday morning. It was not very crowded. What a beautiful place though! The priest did a nice job with his homily.

Theres something to be said about the serenity in a church or other place of worship. Very much enjoyed having a moment of reflection. Beautiful in the main part of the church.

Indeed it is a Basilica! Come and witness the special touch of living artworks telling the glory of God! Visit to refresh your soul and regain your inner peace.

Ive never been to a mass there but I did take a tour, the guide was wonderful and the Basilica was very well maintained along with the little parks and gardens around it. There is also a gift shop where I was able to find some of the more obscure saints medals.

Welcoming and beautiful.

I love the history, and the way theyve restored the building!

The Baltimore Basilica is a nice church to visit. The Gift Shop was small but enjoyable. There was an Underground Area that was really cool and provided history on the basilica, History of the 2011 Earthquake Repairs And More! The Service was great and I definitely will go again.

Beautiful place to stop in to pray. The bench in the crypt marked as where Mother Teresa prayed is especially nice. 12:10pm mass was nice too.

Its a quite and nice church

It looked great but it was locked; couldnt even see the gardens

A beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained Catholic Basilica. The surprise lower level basement area contains a rich history, historical photos and a museum like timeline, beautiful artifacts and religious statues, and another Chapel.I love the statue areas on the main floor honoring Mary and Saint Michael. Everyone is invited to appreciate this living piece of history, whether Christian or not, local or out of town.There is also a convenient parking garage around the corner and a very nice little shop next door. Makes a great venue for wedding services.

Just stop to say thank God for everything I got and protect me all time When i am On my road trip.

This is a tour every American Catholic should take. So much to see and learn. Take the guided tour in conjunction with Mass, if you can. Sunday masses feature spectacular organ music.

Love their frequent confession and openness of the church.

Jane gave us a great tour about this historic Baltimore Landmark. Not only does it represent the Catholic church, but also the state of Maryland.

With little doubt, the most beautiful, majestic and spiritual Cathedral I have visited. Its history makes it even more special. We can not say enough about the tour guide named Greg. Sorry I do not have a last name since there may be more than one. He had a knowledge and delivery of history and facts that are beyond excellent. There are many great things about Baltimore but none better than The Baltimore Basilica. Our only regret is that we were not there for Mass but will return.

One of the first Catholic church in Baltimore. A very nice Catholic service. Highly recommend for the traditional Catholic. Has daily services.

Must see- went on Thursday and got an awesome free tour

Nice place to go to mass if youre catholic

I love the Baltimore Basilica! Fr. James Boric is a very holy, humble man of God who always speaks from the heart. If youre looking for peace in Baltimore city, stop by the Basilica.

Beautiful basilica. Gorgeous singing at the 4:30 liturgy. Wish more parishes had a mass at that time. Also nice that father is in the confessional just before mass. Super inspiring homily - a tough but truthful call to perfection.

Beautiful church, we have come a few times as we travel to Baltimore. Always a great experience.

The most beautiful church Ive ever seen in my whole entire life

Change in management.

Absolutely beautiful architecture, murals, and relevance for the Eucharist. I have been to a number of shrines/basillicas and this one is worth taking the time to visit. We attended a Vigil Mass and it had all the elements of the High Mass.

Im not a Catholic but I love history and recommend everyone to visit. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. 95% of the architecture and furnishings are original! This is not an easy feat considering its over 200 years old. The crypt is open to the public as well. The staff dont disturb you while wandering, you have the Basilica to yourself.

What a beautiful, historic building. The architecture is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Beautiful and serene church.

Great historic church. Welcoming environment with a sacramental and community focus.

Breathtakingly beautiful....and soul inspiring.

A beautiful building with a wealth of history. Its a cultural icon for the city of Baltimore, and offers a great location for Catholic worship, although its surroundings may not be the safest.

One thing I love about Baltimore is that there are so many great civic spaces and eccentric buildings from the old, weird America. The basilica is one.

Not the biggest, but certainly one of the prettiest cathedrals (especially due to the bright color scheme) in the US, with good service and plenty of history as Americas first cathedral

Beautiful Church, worth a trip to see all the art and sculptures.

Its wonderful!! ️

Its the oldest Catholic Church in the country, and is always frequented by Bishops, Priests, and parishioners from around the world.

Very informative. Sacred place.

What amazing and beautiful place, the very first Cathedral if the United States. The architect was Benjamin Latrobe the same one who designed the Capitol in DC

Beautiful church and the tour guide was a partially retired architect. He was so informative and pleasant. Take a food donation

Its a historical place of worship and the Blessed Mother welcomes one and all to lay their burdens down at the foot of the cross, her Son Jesus!

Vary vary nice it. Look like a back then kinda place but its just varry vary good and oh my gid the food was amazing

Morning Mass in the Crypt Chapel was phenomenal! So glad I found it during my brief visit to Baltimore!

Peaceful. Pray for everyone less fortunate....KenEK5!

You should take the tour the place is beautiful.

Proud to have visited the first cathedral of the US nation.

I love the Basilics it is so beautiful Indeed.

Gorgeous Catholic cathedral!

America’s first Roman Catholic Cathedral. Absolutely a beautiful church and amazing place to worship.