Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - St. Augustine (FL)

5 /5 Judith Sang de Ferreira: Beautiful Basilica, we were visiting and attended the 11:00am mass. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (Spanish: Catedral basílica de San Agustín) is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970. Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States. It was a blessing to attend the Sunday mass.

5 /5 Rosie: What a beautiful building! The day we visited the historic district, we were able to go in and self tour. Everything about this building is exquisite. Floor to ceiling, everything is worth viewing. It makes you wonder just how they were able to create this back in the time when there werent power tools and everything was brought in off boats, trains, horse and buggy. There is a small gift shop also worth visiting on the back side with religious items. Entrance to the church was free and there were volunteers on site to assist with questions. This was an unexpected surprise to be able to see during our visit to St. Augustine.

5 /5 Lorraine Arlotta: I missed 7AM Mass, but the Cathedral is beautiful. Eucharistic Adoration was occurring during my visit. Very peaceful church with beautiful hymns.

5 /5 Tikki: Whether you’re religious or not, this cathedral is definitely worth a visit. The outside is cool, but the inside is breathtaking. It’s filled with stained glass, figurines, and decor that are absolutely stunning, and there’s a solemn aura throughout the place. I would highly recommend sitting in a pew and taking a few moments to reflect while admiring the interior.

5 /5 Auda Gee: Attended 8 am Sunday Mass. As I stepped into the Basilica, I was immediately struck by its beauty. Even outside the night before I was awestruck. Every corner seemed to tell a story, with the Spanish influence evident in every detail—even in the floor tiles beneath my feet. The atmosphere was slow and serene, as if time itself had decided to pause, allowing me to breathe and reflect in a way I hadn’t realized I needed. It was almost as though the space wrapped me in peace, gently urging me to slow down. Saint Augustine was a man who had once been so worldly. Yet, his mother, St. Monica, prayed tirelessly for his conversion, never losing hope. Standing there, amidst the stillness, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of her devotion. And then, my eyes caught sight of a reliquary near the Tabernacle, a quiet reminder of Saint Augustine’s transformation. It struck me deeply. Saint Augustine, pray for us.