Saint Mary Star of the Sea
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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This basilica is the only Catholic church on Key West. Explore its Victorian-style architecture, history and grotto, believed to protect the island from hurricanes.
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Kathleen T
46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
This is a lovely Catholic Church with a parking lot. No air conditioning. When it gets hot, the sides of the church are like shutters that open. The Sunday we were there, the male cantor did a great job leading us in prayerful song. He had a very nice voice.
Written 29 July 2023
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Nomad
249 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
The Hemingway family church. After the divorce, Pauline and the kids undoubtedly still worshiped here. A lot of history here. Gorgeous interior.
Written 23 July 2023
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EastProvidenceTownie
East Providence17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
This a Beautiful church. Stained glass windows. You can see how it was built for the keys.
The pastor is THE BEST. Fr. John Baker. (He’s the real deal) .
Written 6 June 2023
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Mandy B
Birch Run, MI12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
While our group of 13 did not get to experience a mass at the Basilica, we did visit the church and also had a rosary at the Grotto under the stars. It was amazing!
Written 21 February 2023
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Scott E
Lorton, VA142 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We went here, first because it was so near our hotel, but it's also worth a trip even if you aren't staying nearby. It was especially nice to visit when the side doors were open and a breeze was coming through.
Written 1 January 2023
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Brenna S
North Carolina110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Saint Mary’s is a beautiful place and peaceful. We enjoyed stopping in to look at the beautiful architecture and simultaneously, cool off.
Written 15 November 2022
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AyasFun
Cudjoe Key, FL68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Beautiful architecture and full of local history. Great place to enjoy the tropical breeze and a relaxing atmosphere.
Written 26 September 2022
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Allison G
Rayne, LA39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
My husband and I were able to make mass one morning during our trip to Key West. Everything was perfect, people and priest were welcoming.
Written 14 August 2022
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Mapjupiter
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We first went to the church to check out the grounds. They are beautiful. There is a grotto, a huge in the ground rosary , and then a mosaic stations of the cross. Sunday mass was beautiful. So many beautiful families. I felt at home
Written 31 May 2022
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Sarah K
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
As I was about walking around and getting all the sights in the Church felt so welcoming and warm. I did miss out on going to services but I did pray will we were there. The good were very clean and cut.
Written 31 May 2022
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