Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida

“This is a beautiful, serene place. We are not Catholic but appreciated that we were able to respectfully enter and sit in a pew to soak up the atmosphere and say a prayer. Loved the waving Pope Leo photo in one of the exterior windows - very endearing.”

— M H · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-24

“Such a beautiful Cathedral. So grateful they allow visitors during the day to be able sit in peace. Bring some cash for donations with you especially if you want to light a candle. Parking is difficult close by, but worth the walk from public parking areas.”

— May B. · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-16

“Highly recommend taking the tour of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine with guide, Pete. He is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He provides in-depth explanations of the cathedral's rich history, architecture, artwork, and religious and local significance. His passion, humor, and ability to make the experience educational and enjoyable is superb. The tour is an absolute must!”

— Jane Bongo · ★★★★★ · 2026-3-5

“We attended a 7AM mass on a Sunday. It was divine. One if the best full of wisdom homilies I have ever heard. I would attend mass almost everyday. It gives me peace of mind and yes, I rest in the Lord. The priest noticed my disability and prayed over me. It was such a blessing. We stayed a little bit to take pictures of this beautiful 18th century Cathedeal Basilica. I would comeback here given the chance again.”

— Anne Chin · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-9

“The beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is home to the oldest Catholic parish in the continental United States. The parish was established in 1565 when the Spanish first settled St. Augustine, but the current structure was completed in 1797 during Florida's "Second Spanish Period." In 1976, Pope Paul VI elevated the cathedral to the status of a Minor Basilica, a title of honor given to churches of high historical and spiritual importance.”

— bogdan alexandru bola · ★★★★☆ · 2026-1-14

“This is such a special place of worship, with great architecture & a rich history. Christmas eve mass was heavenly. And the cathedral is a sweet centerpiece for the holiday lights around the town.”

— Cher Wilson • The Hoochie Digs · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-7

“This place literally took my breath away. Just peaceful and beautiful. Love old historical buildings”

— Kenneth Dob · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-29

“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.”

— L · ★★★★★ · 2025-5-26

“Beautiful cathedral. We were blessed with mass presided by the Bishop as we finished the Baby Camino 2025!”

— Catherine Loyola · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-18

“The oldest Catholic parish in the United States — just look at their website! — the Cathedral Basilica is a spectacular if not huge church that one would expect to see in Europe, not Florida. I felt like I was transported several thousand miles in just a few moments. This is a must visit regardless of your religion if you were visiting Saint Augustine.”

— Sweat Less Travel · ★★★★★ · 2025-9-1