Basilika der Heiligen Maria Stern des Meeres
Basilika der Heiligen Maria Stern des Meeres

Basilika der Heiligen Maria Stern des Meeres

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1010 Windsor Lane, Key West, Florida, 33040

The basics

Just a few blocks away from the perpetual party on Duval Street, Key West’s main Catholic church is a quiet oasis. Visitors are invited to stroll through the gardens or light a candle at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Daily services are open to the public as well, with mass held in both English and Spanish. The church website has a small self-guided walking tour that includes information on key sites here.

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Things to know before you go

  • This church is a great destination for art lovers. In the garden, a series of Carrara marble mosaics adorn the stations of the cross.
  • Candles and other mementos are sold at the onsite gift shop.
  • A children’s choir sings at some services; check the website for more information.
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How to get there

The church is located at 1010 Windsor Lane in Key West, between Truman Avenue and Amelia Street. A bus stop is located on the corner of Truman Avenue and Windsor Lane, serviced by the Red Line and the Orange Line. Limited free parking is available in a lot adjacent to the gift shop.

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When to get there

Mass is held every day of the week. Monday through Saturday, services are held first thing in the morning, in addition to a Saturday evening vigil mass. On Sunday, three English-language masses and one Spanish-language mass are held. The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Free tours of the basilica are available for groups by prior arrangement.

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Other Historic Sites in Key West

Built in 1851, the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum was the author’s residence from 1931 to 1939, and is a beautiful example of Key West’s 19th-century architecture. On the south side of Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park played a role in both the Civil War and the Spanish American War. Here you can see historic fortifications near a beautiful sandy beach. Another good stop for history buffs is the Key West Garden Club, on the site of the 1862 West Martello Tower.

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