Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
A Greek Revival cathedral completed in 1850, with twin towers and exquisite German stained glass windows, a symbol of Mobile's Catholic tradition.
This cathedral-basilica was founded in 1835 and consecrated in 1850. It is the main church of one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the southern United States. The facade features a Roman Doric portico and two bell towers. Inside, the Munich stained glass windows, marble altar and ceiling decorations are beautiful. Admission is free. Please keep quiet during Mass. The cathedral is on Claiborne Street in the city center, about a five-minute walk from the Mardi Gras Museum.
Opening hours
Usually open during the day (except during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Mobile Carnival Museum
- Lower Dauphin Street Historic District
- Bienville Square
- Richards DAR House
- Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- Conde-Charlotte Museum House
- History Museum of Mobile
- Fort Condé