Saturday, March 5, 2016

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception


I had heard so much about the Basilica. We finally made it here after our visit to the Franciscan Monastery. The Basilica is really impressive from outside and lovely as you approach. 
The Entrance is Gorgeous
Inside, the mosaic work on the ceilings is gorgeous and we really liked them. 

Nave and Mosaic Ceilings
Organ and Mosaic Ceiling
They have a massive organ in the nave. Probably the largest one I've seen.

Organ
However, in comparison to the National Cathedral, the Basilica does not hold much light. The beauty of the carving of the limestone inside and and on the outside of the cathedral looks so impressive in general, but especially compared to the marble interior and exterior of the Basilica. I love my cathedral ♡ :)

 

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