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 Largest Mosaic Collection in the World |
4431 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 373 8240 http://www.cathedralstl.org tours@cathedralstl.org |
Romanesque architecture is what you will first see when you arrive at the seat of the Catholic archdiocese in St. Louis, but it is the interior- with its Byzantine styling and a mosaic collection that is said to be the world's largest- that is truly inspiring. More than 41,000,000 pieces of glass tesserae illustrate numerous religious stories. The life story of French king St. Louis IX, the city's namesake, is life story told in mosaic on the walls of the portico. Choir concerts are scheduled throughout the year, and choral programs and organ recitals are presented most Sunday afternoons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Elan Ruskin  |
 Photo: Jerry Hertzler |
 Photo: Noor Ali-Hasan |
 Photo: Elizabeth Jenkins |
 Photo: Tomoko |
 Photo: Tomoko |
 Photo: Sam A Marshall |
 Photo: Nicola De Pisapia |
 Photo: Vicki Miller |
 Photo: Mark Schuver |
 Photo: Erik Strahm |
 Photo: john.sonderman |
 Photo: Jim Milles |
 Photo: Michael Duran |
 Photo: christopher niebur |
 Photo: Bettina Woolbright |
 Photo: Mindaou |
 Photo: Sunny Stalter |
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 Photo: Cynthia Foulk |
 Photo: Gideon Payne |
 Photo: Cherry Cachero |
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 Natural beauty in an urban setting |
5595 Grand Drive St. Louis, MO 63112 United States +1 314 367 7275 http://www.forestparkforever.org/ lagood@forestparkforever.com |
Born in the Civil War era (1879) and site of the 1904 World's Fair, this park attracts history lovers from around the world. Memories abound in this urban park, which hosts reunions and many other events year-round. Not much is sweeter than walking barefoot in the grass on the beautiful grounds, picnicking by the stream or seeing the 40-foot turtle. Browse displays, historical artifacts and art collections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Kevin Dern |
 Photo: Kevin Dern |
 Photo: Charles Comstock |
 Photo: William C. Hutton Jr |
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 Photo: Jessica Tracey |
 Photo: Holly Ramsey |
 Photo: Brian Schultze |
 Photo: Lauren Grigg |
 Photo: Chris Corich |
 Photo: Rick Beck |
 Photo: Kristy Plattner |
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 Photo: David Fincher |
 Photo: marcia furman |
 Photo: Ashley Kilgore |
 Photo: midmophil |
 Photo: Jennifer Chernoff |
 Photo: Emily Boshans |
 Photo: Amanda Meyer |
 Photo: Nico Gibson |
 Photo: Jerry Cox |
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 Photo: Brian Wooley |
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 Photo: Sally Hinchcliffe |
 Photo: Patrick lanham |
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 An asset to parents and Hill residents |
5110 Wilson Ave St. Louis, MO 63110 United States +1 314 772 1437 http://www.stambroseonthehill.... brady59@juno.com |
Since 1906, the St. Ambrose School, with its rich Italian tradition, has served families through a variety of programs for the area's children as well as its adults. It offers an extended care program to which parents can bring children early (6:30am-7:30am) or leave them to stay after school hours (up until 6pm). The school's TRACKS Program offers a variety of free adult courses. The school is staffed by the Apostles of the Scared Heart of Jesus religious congregation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tom Lampe |
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A country home in the midst of the city |
4344 Shaw Ave (at Tower Grove Avenue) St. Louis, MO 63110 United States +1 314 577 5100 |
Tower Grove House, the country home of 19th-century St. Louis merchant Henry Shaw, was built in 1849 on the grounds of his estate, which by 1857 he would open to the public as the Missouri Botanical Garden. The house itself, an Italianate villa with a marvelous spice garden and maze in the rear, has the type of lavish Victorian decor you might expect from such a wealthy, successful businessman. Though the house is one of the garden's most interesting features, most visitors pass it by. Also, be sure not to miss Shaw's mausoleum in the ivy-covered grounds in front of the house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Aileen M. Keenan |
 Photo: Aileen M. Keenan |
 Photo: Linda E. Moore |