Basilica of the National Shrine Review

The establishment itself is a beauty and very spiritual staff can be alot better but as long as u know God always u can look pass that. :)

Must visit place... Don't miss when you have the occasion.

There was so much to see. It was very moving to be a part of the service.

Just absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! Definitely need to visit the gift shop before you leave!

Singly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

Gorgeous structure with multiple levels, it is truly worth seeing if you are in the DC area. There are churches on two levels that provide lovely services. There are 2 gift shops on the lower level as well as a small cafeteria. You can spend the day here and not be disappointed or bored.

Visited the Shrine 2 days ago, loved it so much! My family attended mass 3 times during our one day stay in DC, very solemn & peaceful placed to worship.We just don t have enough time, but for sure we will go back again took so many pictures !!

One of my favorite churches to visit
Glorious

That was my fifth graduation on the ground of the Basilica just beautiful.

Spectacular architecture. Although I missed the walking tour, it is a nice walk to see it all.

Beautiful awesome, a must see for all christians catholics beautiful construction ,beautiful paintings examples of christianity from all over the world , should be experirnced at least once in your life.linda preciosa tienen que verla.

majestic and beautiful church , one of the biggest in USA

Art work and architecture are certainly worth the visit.

How could anything honoring the Blessed Virgin and her son be less than 5 stars?

This basilica is the heart of Catholicism in the United States under the patronage of our Lady in her title of Immaculate Conception (meaning she was conceived protected from all stain of original sin and the graces of her Son, our Savior Christ Jesus coming redemption on the Cross were poured forth on her first, beforehand and most abundantly of all human persons as she was to bear the God Man as the New Ark of the Covenant, fashioned to be a pure tabernacle for Divinity enfleshed. The basilica has many side chapels both on the main level and in the crypt dedicated to our lady s various titles from around the world. You should come here and plan to spend hours here. Once you visit the first time, your heart may keep calling you back. I ve even enjoyed Easter Vigil Mass here, the high point of our Liturgical year. It was heavenly and I have video here on Google Maps of the exquisite, sacred and moving experience! May God Bless You!!!

Highly recommended to tourists if you are searching for a Roman Catholicy experience.

You could spend days here and still not see everything this Basilica has to offer. The mosaics are stunning, and each Chapel invites you to contemplate Mary and her Divine Son in new and equally powerful ways. I've been here for large (March for Life Vigil) and small (daily) Masses. You really get to see the universality of the Catholic Church here, so many different groups of people. A must see. If you like religious goods, they have the best gift shops (yes - two).

Beautiful church. Undergoing long-term restoration. Come back to see it when they finish! Peace be with you.

A very nice church, large and intricate. Very pretty, gift stores, food court, small chapels.

A superb example of Byzantine and Romanesque Revival architecture. It's easy to get lost in the immensity of it all. Finding a quiet corner in which to pray and meditate is easy due to the 70 different chapels to the Blessed Virgin Mary you can visit while at the Basilica. For Christian, Jew, Muslim and Gentile alike this is a place well worth visiting to foster intercultural and religious exchange.

This is a unique place. Get on the train or bus and pay a visit to the biggest Catholic Church in US. It's definitely different from what I have seen in Europe. It's a modern symbol of a very old institution.

Although there are several beautiful Catholic Churches in our neighborhood, we attend mass at the Basilica every week to include during the week. We just have a spiritual connection with the Basilicia. It is beautiful to pray with people from all over the world. I truly believe faith can heal the suffering. I was in such of a state of despair when we started to go back to church and I felt somehow the walls of this church became my sanctuary where I could mourn. I honestly felt that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, would whisper to me to tell me it was okay to cry and I felt the masses guided me on how to move forward. I am no longer in a state of despair and I am very optimistic about the future again. I am filled with happiness again. I am a stronger person for my son. If you are in the area, please make this a place to visit no matter what religion.

I support this Cathedral and it is America's church. It is a spiritual treasure.

Always a peaceful time and a place where GOD always present!!!!

I had great time at the Basilica of the National Shrine !!!

Beautiful basilica that offers mass and tours for visitors. I Highly recommend a visit catholic or not.

Nice place to bring your family but the staf does not take care of their customer properly

Stunning. Plan 1/2 day. MANY small chapels, many decorated in breathtaking mosaic. Take the (free) guided tour. They welcone photography. You are missing 70% of info without the tour guide. Small sandwich shop, bookstore, tourist shop. If you have more than a day, this is a "must". Take Metro red line.

Very nice ! Beautiful architect! Even if you are not Catholic, a must place to visit to enjoy the beauty of the building!

Could use ushers to make sure seats are filled and extra seats along the wall and a handicap section maybe. But beautiful and huge church and Easter service.

A great attraction is the largest Catholic church in the United States.

The basilica shows the glory of architecture to honor God in the spaces both large and small throughout the building. The small intimate chapels span the world in devotion to Mary, the mother of Christ, with many countries represented. The large church above is on a gigantic scale with mosaics, art and stained glass commemorating the saints and apostles.

Amaaaaazing Grace ! A must visit for anyone from anywhere !

register at the office to have a tour guide. The guide should tell you the story of every statue or temple around the Church. There's some Masses during the day in your chapel too

I have been to this place 2 times and I love it you can find in many chapels of each country with the virgin of each of the countries

It's a beautiful building, a true house of worship, you surely find comfort when you enter. Holy is thee whom dwells there.

Take a tour! At the very least do the audio tour! It is amazing!