Basilica - Wikipedia
Basilicas are typically rectangular buildings with a central nave flanked by two or more longitudinal aisles, with the roof at two levels, being higher in the centre over the nave to admit a clerestory and …
History of The Basilica
More than just a beautiful building, The Basilica is a living landmark. Every day, it serves as a center for community outreach, a venue for the arts and a spiritual home to thousands. The Basilica of Saint …
The Historical Basilica of St. Mary | Meet Minneapolis
Established in 1914, the Basilica of St. Mary is widely known for it’s ornamental and detailed Beaux-Arts architecture and for being the very first Basilica in the United States. It is now recognized as an …
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 26, 2010 · Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world.
Basilicas in the United States - Catholic Basilicas
There are currently 93 Catholic Basilicas in the United States. They are listed below in order of their date of recognition. New York has the most basilicas (eight) of any state. Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter …
Basilica | Ancient Roman Design & Construction | Britannica
In architecture, “basilica” in its earliest usage designated any number of large roofed public buildings in ancient Rome and pre-Christian Italy, markets, courthouses, covered promenades, and meeting halls.
Basilica - New World Encyclopedia
A basilica, in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, is a church building that is especially honored either because of its antiquity, association with a saint, or importance as a center of worship.
What is a basilica? - The Catholic Echo
Aug 1, 2024 · There are two types of basilicas—major and minor. There are only four major basilicas, all in Rome or within the walls of the Vatican, including St. Peter, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the …
Bazilikas Explained: The Meaning and Types of Basilicas
Aug 8, 2025 · The term “basilica” originated in ancient Rome, from the Greek “basilike stoa,” meaning “royal hall.” These large public buildings served various civic functions, such as law courts, meeting …
Basilica of Saint Mary | Minnesota Digital Library
Basilicas, originally a public building for markets, courthouses, and meeting halls, transformed into a church linked to a significant person or event by the 4th century. In general, basilicas are grand, …