See if you can join a tour at St. Marys Roman Catholic Church. If not, this significant structure is still worthy of a photo from the outside.

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church is the perfect place to begin discovering Downtown Charleston. This historic landmark is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Save time for other sights like USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market to make the most of what the area has to offer.

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St. Mary's is open for very limited times, and I have not yet seen the interior.

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