These 10 Churches In Milwaukee Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

The Basilica holds a lot of rich history in Milwaukee. Polish immigrants came here and settled in Milwaukee's south side. They then built this Polish-Cathedral style of church after St. Peter's Basilica of Rome, and still worship the Catholic faith today. This beautiful sanctuary has become a Milwaukee landmark.

Basilica of St. Josaphat is located at 2333 S 6th St., Milwaukee.

Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous architect, and his work is often seen throughout Milwaukee. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is no exception. This Greek Orthodox church was one of Wright's last works, and construction wasn't finished until 1961, after his death. The church is a historic landmark in the town of Wauwatosa.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is located at 9440 W Congress St., Wauwatosa.

Opening in 1928, this was Wisconsin's first temple and housed 13,000 Shriners in the area. Though the iconic temple is no longer a religious building, this formerly sacred space now holds banquets and events.

Tripoli Shrine Center is located at 3000 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

Grace Lutheran Church is hard to miss, located downtown near MSOE's campus. The beautiful building with large stained-glass windows has had a history of struggling to stay afloat, such is the norm for downtown churches. Since its beginning in 1849, Grace has mostly served the German community. As the community moved farther west, the church began to struggle, but has been persevered and is still an operating church today!

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 1209 N Broadway, Milwaukee.

This is arguably one of Milwaukee's most well-known buildings; it's absolutely stunning. The Gothic Revival-styled architecture stands out above the rest. The church was founded by German immigrants in 1889, and is said to be one of the greatest examples of German Lutheran church architecture in the country.

Saint John Evangelical-Lutheran Church is located at 804 W Vliet St., Milwaukee.

St. Joan of Arc Chapel is the oldest building in Milwaukee. The chapel was originally built in France, and is said to be the oldest structure that still operates as intended from the beginning.

St. Joan of Arc Chapel is located on Marquette University's campus at 1250 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

St. Paul's is the oldest Episcopal parish in Milwaukee, and the most influential in the state. This Romanesque-style building was built in 1884 using the red-hued Lake Superior sandstone. The downtown landmark is home to the largest collection of Tiffany stained glass windows in the state, and has the largest windows the New York company has ever made.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is located at 914 E Knapp St., Milwaukee.