Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more
General Information
-Docents warmly welcome visitors to the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine, and share our historical traditions as well as information about the artistic and architectural elements of the Cathedral
-Behind the Scenes Tours:
Guided tour of the public and not so public locations within the church. Tour stops include the choir loft, sacristy, confessional, baptistery, chapel and more
-You will see copies of 16th century documents, (the oldest documents in the New World), learn the stories behind the stained-glass windows, the Stations of the Cross, the bishop's coat of arms in the rafters, the murals, the three burials within the church and more
-Tours Mondays to Thursday at 3:00 pm
First Sunday of the Month at 1:00 pm
(tour time is approx. 1 hour)
-Hours of the Cathedral Bell Tower Gift Shop are:
Open daily 10am to 4:30pm
-Behind the Scenes Tours
Adults: $12.00
Children 6 to 12 years: $10.00
Under 6: free
(Space is limited to 20 people)
Tickets can be purchased at Old Town Trolley at trustedtours.com
How to Get There
Head south on Water St toward Mulberry St. Turn right onto Joiner St. Turn left onto A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway/San Marco Ave. Continue to follow A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway. Turn right onto Cathedral Pl
Overview
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in the heart of the old city is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine and a National Historic Landmark (1970). Its congregation, founded in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States. The present church was built in 1793-1797, and was rebuilt after an 1887 fire under architect James Renwick with a Spanish Renaissance-style bell tower.
Highlights
- Facade: Spanish mission (curved bell gables, clay tile roof) blended with Neoclassical details around the entry
- Coquina walls: local shellstone that survived the 1887 fire
- Interior: exposed decorated roof timbers and historic murals; the tower holds four bells, one inscribed 1682
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