Basilica of the National Shrine Review

Amazing. All the pilars are made of different stones
stones from around the world

this is the best place I don't know anyone who does not like this place it is so pretty great technice . it has two gift shops which I always buy something but the food they may sell might be over priced but its tasty its really big but i heard the basilica of saint peter is bigger but this is pretty soooo pretty just like it is.

The basilica is very nice. Don't forget to visit the crypt as well.

Beautiful basilica with many lovely side chapels dedicated to Mary. The Crypt Church should not be missed.

A grwat spiritual experience. Lots of peace and graces bestowed.

I love this place ! It's so Peaceful and Beautiful like heaven . I visited Our Lady Of La Vang . I really miss that place !

This is an amazing place. Catholic, other or not. If in this area it is a must see.

Sensational!!! After 100 years, it finished its construction and it is very beautiful, the different marbles used and more than 70 altars make it a beautiful visit. Awesome!!!

Beautiful basilica adjacent to The Catholic University of America. Many impressive mosaics throughout.

A prayerful place for worship, and for seeking the Blessed Virgin's intercession

Let me just say, "WOW!". What an amazing experience for me to be able to see such a magnificent display of Religious Art in so many cultural forms. Anyone with an affinity for the Arts, Christian or Non-Christian, is sure to appreciate the Basilica's splendor. I have always wanted to visit and I am glad I did. My only regret is that I didn't have more time to visit. I WILL BE BACK! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :))

Stunning outside, absolutely breathtaking inside. There are more chapels inside than you can wrap your head around and you can explore the Catholic religion all over the World in this one place.

It is just awesome. I loved being in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament and visiting with our Blessed Mother from different countries. A place not to miss. I never miss to come here whenever in DC.

Beaitiful experience to visit our National Shrine and attend Mass , especially at Easter.

Worth to visit if have a plan to visit D.C. Large parking lot, enormous scale of church which are all free. Unique atmosphere compared to other traditional catholic church

An impressive, unusual building that is well worth a visit.

Great service and choir .. Make sure you take the entire tour of the shrine.

This place is home for me and is the best church I have ever been to. I want to move to DC just to be close to the church.

Awesome. Basilica of great architectural and decorative beauty. It has many chapels dedicated to virgins from different countries. Very interesting. place of recollection and prayer but at the same time beautiful to see. There is confession in Spanish.

I don't like church but this was pretty cool I may have seen Jesus but whatevs

I come here every year for the March for Life and it is always lovely!!

It is like heaven. I love the organ. Lots of tourist from other countries.

The food is excellent and very nourishing and healthy. I would recommend it to my friends. Much better than the fast food joints in the surrounding areas.

Wonderful service. My prayers go out to Sri lanka...

Amazing....you can feel the power of prayer surrounding you

Incredible place will leave you with an open mouth, it is giant has many souvenir shops you can discover the history of catholicity, its paintings are spectacular, a place of forced pilgrimage full of majestic cameras

Beautiful! A serene and very special place. You will be awed by it. Do not miss if in D.C. Easy to reach via Metro red line at Brookline-CUA.

Awesome place clean orderly and very nice inside and out the food is also good you should try it

Beautiful. Great place to pray+worship. Wonderful tours. Good shop+cafeteria. Check their webpage for adoration+mass+confession times.

It is beautiful what is written well designed paintings impressed me more the place of the Virgin of Mary

This is one Architectural Masterpiece, beautiful in and out with a peaceful atmosphere. AMAZING!!!
The bookstore and gifts shop are fully stocked. I purchased a mug with my favorite bible verse. Yay!
I highly recommend a visit or several to all tourists and locals. First time here and I shall definitely revisit
Good Service
Very Friendly and Courteous Waitstaff
Restroom
Tourist Attraction

Amazing architectural landscape lined with cherry blossoms. Great place to appreciate the blossoms and avoid the crowds! Get off at the Brookland metro stop and follow signs for Catholic University of America, the Basilica is just past and across the street from the Busboys and Poets. We only walked the grounds and laid on a blanket on the grass outside the rosary garden, but it was beautiful and relaxing!

Bookstore, giftshop, cafeteria, multiple chapels, confession. Mosaics dominate all the walls in beautiful splender. Some of the Papal items are located in the cript below as well as statues of Saints.

WoW, this church is very beautiful and huge. When I went it was under construction but even like that I was able to enjoy my visit. Perfect place to pray. They also have a store and restrooms.

A beautiful basilica and a must-see if you're in the area. It's extensive, opulent and absolutely breathtaking.

Very solemn, great Christmas mass. If your Christian and happen to be in the D.C area, it's a must visit.

Beautiful place for people from all over the world and from all religions.

Inspiring! You can take a one hour guided tour, an audio tour that you take at your own pace or walk about and take pictures. The gift shops are amazing. Friendly staff at 2 different information desks on the bottom floor.

My third visit, this one during the March for Life - Jan 25 2013. My second time to personally chat with Msgr Rossi - who has the MOST warm and friendly voice and total dedication to the Basilica and all the Pilgrims that visit. Mother Mary will hear my prayers for Msgr Rossi and this Shrine. When you visit, please allow time to enjoy all that this House of prayer has to offer. I always run my fingers along the countless names who donated to build this Church, that are inscribed in the marble walls.Thank you Msgr Walter Rossi. mel from pittsburgh

Spectacular! Any catholic visiting the Washington D.C. should visit it.

It is indeed a majestic Cathedral. Marble all over and well kept / maintained. A place of must visit. Catholic church, has masses on Saturday evening and Sunday almost all day. Amazing artwork and splendour.

AMAZING! is all I can say, a taste of the Vatican in DC.

A must see place, whether you are Catholic, Christian, architecture fan, or a tourist.

Great place but the staf does not take care of their customer properly

Enchanted ... beautiful place ... I lacked time to tour the whole ... If God wants to come back this July.

Magestic...moved to tears. Go for a visit. Travel the halls, guides available. Restaurant and shopping. Just when you think you've seen it all there is more.

Peaceful experience and if you do not have time for the one hour tour, do pick up the complimentary audio headset so you can fully appreciate the experience. I felt peaceful and relaxed the whole time. Be prepared to look up in the domes for extraordinary pieces of artwork.

Im knight of columbus im awed by its beauty each time i visit

What a breath taking Basilica to visit! The cafeteria in the basement was delicious to eat at too!

Outstanding. After studying more the roll of the Virgin Mary and her interventions in earth, I can see better why the basilica is necessary. There is hope.

The Basilics is so beautiful oh my gosh....if I could I would be there all day. Its stunning, the architecture the colors everything. It is worth going! I plan on going again! Did I mention there's a store underground and a little restaurant?? Yes! Its amazing!! There is so much to see there!!

Amazing acoustics,artworks building and stained glass. Visit

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I have been here several times and it is a very special place of prayer. If you love the Blessed Mother this is one place to visit and enjoy the little chapels. Each chapel is unique in a sense that every place that the Blessed Mother appeared is represented. Just so Beautiful!

Be aware that during covid, the masses have limited capacity. Plan to get there at least 30 min before or you won't get in.