The Basilica sits on the campus of the Catholic University of America (CUA). It is a must see and especially the tombs and chapel below the church. To get there was guite easy and quick via metro. The campus is also worth visiting - as it is quite old and reminds one of a old college campus from years and... More

What a beautiful church. Theres no Catholic church that I'd rather have the national shrine be. The cafe in the front was great and convenient. The many side churches were beautiful. The Crypt church in the basement provided a great mass. And the main church was huge and amazing. Seats over 6000 guests. I was absolutely astonished with this visit... More

Easy to get to with ample parking - more than beautiful - stunning, awesome, worth the visit. We didn't eat in the cafeteria so I don't have comments on that. Just me and the hubby w/dinner afterwards.

It was my first visit to a Catholic church. Upon entering I felt like a great burden was lifted from my shoulders. Such a tranquility came over me like I had never experience before.

We went to tour Catholic University of America and decided to visit the Basilica, as well. This is a National treasure! The artwork is amazing! I could have spent as long in there marveling at the intricate details as I did in any of the Smithsonian's. This is a must see!

A beautiful basilica with the virgins of all countries, a place to pray and to feel the presence of God.

Absolutely beautiful church and the most individual little chapels dedicated to the various different depictions of Our Blessed Mother! Not to be missed--come at least an hour before mass to pray and visit in these chapels.

This is the most beautiful church, visited by us some years ago and always worth a visit, Mass was good.

We have visited twice, before the quake and after. Since the quake they have put up netting that takes away from some views but it is still worth seeing