Noticing the success which this place enjoys with on Trip Advisor, I mark it as one of my first stops in Virginia City. Surprised, I find an interesting museum adjacent to the church featuring abundance of historical photographs and clippings, in addition to a very knowledgeable docent, who would spend hours with you, discussing history, distant and more recent and answering questions. Delightful!
I was visiting Virginia City because the hotel recommended. When I was there are I cannot imagine that I could found the beautiful church St Mary's in the Mountain , what a beautiful church and the history around it. I will come back again in a near future to expend more time at the museum.
Impossible not to notice from so many vatage points of Virginia City. And the wooden beams and ceiling inside are amazing truly.I cannot imagine even a completley non religious person not feeling extreme peace in this sanctuary. Truly a place to contemplate and ponder how many believers and non believers sat here and prayed or wondered about those in danger, missing, departed, or even seeking guidance. I am not Catholic. But this place is for all indeed. Most there are travelers and safe return to home and loved ones is always present. Even when you are really at ease and without cares stop by and undulge yourself in this peaceful sanctuary.
This church was rebuilt in 1876 after burning down. The stained glass windows are very beautiful. The woodwork on the ceiling is intricate. It is a lovely church in the mountains.
Unfortunately the weekend we drove to Virginia City, there was a HUGE motorcycle rally, thousands. And absolutely no place to park a car anywhere. The church parking lot was packed full of motorcycles as was everyplace in town. After a hour of "TRYING" to drive around to find a place to park we left. The desk clerk at our hotel that night in Carson City said weekends are just not a good time to go to Virginia City, they have so much going on. They do have a lot of motorcycle rallies. The day we drove to Virginia City the road was taken over with motorcycles. It is a very curvy two lane road, so that was a little nerve racking.Before you plan on going be sure and check ahead to see what events are happening. Would love to go back.
This is a very old fashioned feeling church. There is a free museum downstairs. The volunteer was super knowledgeable. I think his name was Pat. He made the experience a memorable one.
The church itself is beautiful but what really takes the cake is the museum around the corner from the front entrance of the church and the knowledgable guides. The two ladies have lived in the area for a long time and know a lot of history about the church and the town.
Beautiful old catholic church. They have a museum downstairs to view the old historic relics and artifacts and pics of the past bishops. The entire place is free to view and definitely a place you should stop by and see.
Loved the architecture of this old Catholic church. Only stopped to take a photo. Next visit to Virginia City, we will spend more time and visit this church and other places in the city.
We stopped by this church and museum as we were on our way to Carson City. This is a pretty church and the museum was very informative.