Old Cathedral (Basilica of St. Louis, King of France)

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St. Louis' earliest church and first Cathedral officially named the Basilica of St. Louis. The present structure is 165 years old and is a national monument. Museum contains the tomb of the first bishop of St. Louis and countless religious artifacts. Open daily. Daily masses.

209 Walnut St.
St. Louis, MO 63102

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139 Reviews | Write a Review
Beautiful Mass!
Reviewed By Stephanie R August 2025

This is a very beautiful church in downtown St. Louis near the Arch. Very well maintained. We attended a beautiful Sunday Mass at 10:30.

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Old church
Reviewed By Flyingboy58 July 2025

This is a very nice old church. It was open and free to get in. It’s by the river and the arch. I thought it was quite nice inside and well maintained.

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See Jehovah's name in Hebrew language
Reviewed By Ron E May 2024

Old stone church right near the Gateway Arch along the Mississippi River. The most noteworthy feature of this building is the Hebrew spelling of God's personal name Jehovah (Yahweh) in a prominent...

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Hours

Daily Mass Sat. Mass, 5:30 p.m. Sun. Masses, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.

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TripAdvisor Rating:

139 Reviews | Write a Review
Beautiful Mass!
Reviewed By Stephanie R August 2025

This is a very beautiful church in downtown St. Louis near the Arch. Very well maintained. We attended a beautiful Sunday Mass at 10:30.

Full Review
Old church
Reviewed By Flyingboy58 July 2025

This is a very nice old church. It was open and free to get in. It’s by the river and the arch. I thought it was quite nice inside and well maintained.

Full Review
See Jehovah's name in Hebrew language
Reviewed By Ron E May 2024

Old stone church right near the Gateway Arch along the Mississippi River. The most noteworthy feature of this building is the Hebrew spelling of God's personal name Jehovah (Yahweh) in a prominent...

Full Review
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