The mosaics are beautiful and awe inspiring, the many tributes and visages of Mary in the crypt are unifying, the organ playing and choir will give you goosebumps.
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington DC, DC 20017-1566
202 526 8300
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Ranked #7 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
Type: Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Traveler Description: The Shrine is a favorite spot to visit in DC. The awesome "Christ Pantocreator" mosaic on the inside dome alone makes it worth a visit. The many...
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Whether you are Catholic or not, everyone should go in and just walk around, each Madonna is special, my favorite being Our Lady of Guadalupe. The artwork in this basilica is so beautiful and don’t forget to go downstairs, there is a cafeteria and two stores down there, one is a book store, the other sells icons, rosary’s etc. Also,...
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Long Beach CA
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The Basilica sits on the campus of the Catholic University of America (CUA). It is a must see and especially the tombs and chapel below the church. To get there was guite easy and quick via metro. The campus is also worth visiting - as it is quite old and reminds one of a old college campus from years and...
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Cleveland, Ohio
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What a beautiful church. Theres no Catholic church that I'd rather have the national shrine be. The cafe in the front was great and convenient. The many side churches were beautiful. The Crypt church in the basement provided a great mass. And the main church was huge and amazing. Seats over 6000 guests. I was absolutely astonished with this visit...
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Easy to get to with ample parking - more than beautiful - stunning, awesome, worth the visit. We didn't eat in the cafeteria so I don't have comments on that. Just me and the hubby w/dinner afterwards.
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It was my first visit to a Catholic church. Upon entering I felt like a great burden was lifted from my shoulders. Such a tranquility came over me like I had never experience before.
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Newport Beach, California
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We went to tour Catholic University of America and decided to visit the Basilica, as well. This is a National treasure! The artwork is amazing! I could have spent as long in there marveling at the intricate details as I did in any of the Smithsonian's. This is a must see!
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Miami, Florida
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A beautiful basilica with the virgins of all countries, a place to pray and to feel the presence of God.
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Absolutely beautiful church and the most individual little chapels dedicated to the various different depictions of Our Blessed Mother! Not to be missed--come at least an hour before mass to pray and visit in these chapels.
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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This is the most beautiful church, visited by us some years ago and always worth a visit, Mass was good.
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