Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

A Catholic landmark

400 Michigan Avenue North East
Washington DC 20017
+1 202 526 8300
http://www.nationalshrine.com

This basilica, the largest Roman Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere, was dedicated in 1959. Its architecture is mix of Romanesque and Byzantine styles. The Great Upper Church boasts fantastic mosaics, stained glass windows and individual chapels, and the lower level Crypt Church is smaller and darker, but equally impressive in atmosphere and ornamentation. Guided tours are offered at 9a and 1p Monday-Saturday and 1:30p Sunday. The basilica has a bookstore, gift shop and cafeteria.

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