1626 – St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
Architect: Michelangelo, Donato Bramante, Giacomo della Porta
Construction on the current basilica, over the old Constantinian basilica, began on April 18,
1652 – St Lorenz Basilika, Kempten, Bavaria, Germany
Architect: Michael Beer, Johann Serro
Under the direction of the Prince Abbott Giel of Gielsberg, the St Lorenz Basilika was begun on 13 April 1652.
1822 – Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec
Architect: Jean Baillargé, François Baillargé, Thomas Baillargé
Located on this site since 1647, the Cathedral has twice been destroyed by fire throughout the centuries.
1888 – Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec
Architect: James O’Donnell
Notre-Dame Basilica (French Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal), overlooks the Place d’Armes in the heart of Old Montreal.
1915 – St. Mary’s Basilica, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Architect: Emmanuel Louis Masqueray
By the early years of the twentieth century, Minneapolis was a flourishing city. The Falls of St.
1919 – Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, Paris
Architect: Paul Abadie Jr
Probably the best site for a building in Paris, the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur can be seen from most parts of the city because of its height and gleaming white stonework.
1967 – Our Lady Queen of Ireland Basilica, Knock, Mayo
Architect: Daithí P. Hanly
Formerly the Dublin City Architect, Daithi Hanly had resigned in the mid 1960s to conduct private practice.
