St. Mary Catholic Church

Wilmington, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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In Wilmington, North Carolina, the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary stands as a minor basilica designed by Rafael Guastavino and completed in 1912. The church blends Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Baroque architectural styles, reflecting Guastavino's distinctive aesthetic vocabulary. Recognized for its historical significance, the building was included as a contributing property in the Wilmington Historic District when that area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, cementing its place within the city's architectural heritage.