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Basilica of St. Josephat

2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
414 645 5623
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Ranked #2 of 78 attractions in Milwaukee
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The Basilica is one of the most impressive churches in the United States. Built of salvaged materials by Polish immigrants, it gleams with outstanding mosaics, statuary, and windows. If you're in town when a concert is scheduled at the Basilica, go -- if not for the music, then for the opportunity to contemplate the beauty of this marvelous space.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We visited this fabulous cathedral in an unassuming neighborhood in Milwaukee Sunday as the priest was getting ready to have baby confirmations and it was so nice that services were conducted in this lovely building. Astounding artwork, museum worthy, so we were glad we made the effort to find this gem on our way to the airport.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is like the duomos in Italy - a work of art everywhere you look. I don't know how attendees keep their minds on their prayers and services. Somewhat surprising is all the writing in Polish everywhere. Of course, it was built by Polish immigrants, but usually churches don't have a lot of writing and when they do it's mostly... More

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NYC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of the most beautiful churches in the USA. It is a hidden treasure. Take the free tour after the mass and it is very worthwhile. You will learn how this church was built and became an architechtual masterpiece.

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Milwaukee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is a beautiful building. Painstakingly maintained and gorgeous. We were here a couple of Christmas's ago to hear a presentation of Handel's Messiah performed by the Milwaukee Symphony. It was of course a sold out crowd the night we attended with a group of good friends. A true appreciation for not only the music but the presentation of that... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

A lot of hype and attention went into the renovations that occurred in 1997 . . . . . . ahem . . . . . I felt the priests at that time were more concerned about the "look" of the church rather than the people themselves. Be that as it may, the priests were diligent and faithful in ensuring... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This is a must see when visiting the Metro Milwaukee area. The Basilica is wonderfully beautiful inside and out. Recent addition of air conditioning will make year round visits comfortable for all. Basilica has a very rich history and located in a diverse neighborhood with easy access to nearby freeway. Artwork is splendid and breath taking each visit reveals more... More

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Nashotah, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The basilica is amazing! It truly feels like you're in one of the churches in Europe. At nite, the stained glass windows are beautiful. We go to concerts there and the sound is great.

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

A nice place to spend an afternoon. The Basilica is serene, beautiful and a wonderful place for contemplation.

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

This spectacularly beautiful church made us feel like we were traveling in Europe again. We attended the 8:00 a.m. Mass, then stayed around talking for about 10-15 minutes. About that time the choir started practicing for the next Mass service -- and their pure voices were such a joy to listen to.

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