Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is a Minor Basilica of the located in Key West, Florida, United States. It is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the state of and the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Miami.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church building in Key West, United States of America
  • Also known as: “The Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ernest Hemingway House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.

Museum
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The was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house is situated on the island of , . is situated 1,800 feet west of Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.

Zoo
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The located at 1316 Duval Street, Key West, , United States is a butterfly park that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat. is situated 2,100 feet south of Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.

Cemetery
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The is a 19-acre cemetery at the foot of Solares Hill on the island of Key West, , . It is estimated that as many as 100,000 people are buried there, many more than the 30,000 residents who currently live on the island. is situated 1,200 feet north of Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Key West and Stock Island.

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, in the , is a city and an island of the same name. It is the county seat of Monroe County and is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.

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is a town east of in the . has a thriving artist community with specific enclaves that encompass artists/shops.

Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

Latitude
24.55308° or 24° 33′ 11″ north
Longitude
-81.79545° or 81° 47′ 44″ west
Open location code
76PWH633+6R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 337215845
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q16983771
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea” goes by many names.

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