Cool Things to Do in Asheville, NC
Updated: Feb 22, 2024
17 Seek peace and beauty at the Basilica of St. Lawrence
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon, and Martyr was designed and built in the Downtown Asheville Historic District in 1905. The Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino and his colleague R. S. Smith were inspired by the Catalan style, and Guastavino's tomb is housed within the basilica. This ceremonial church has a wondrous interior full of saintly statues from Italy, detailed stained glass windows from Germany, and a huge dome. Come for Sunday mass and stay for the free tour afterward.
