Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, National Catholic shrine at Michigan Avenue, Washington, D.C., United States.
The Basilica spans over 77,500 square feet and stands as the largest Roman Catholic church in North America, featuring Byzantine Revival architecture with brick construction.
The foundation stone placement in 1920 initiated construction after American bishops designated the Blessed Virgin Mary as United States patroness under Immaculate Conception title.
More than 80 chapels and oratories within the Basilica display ecclesiastical art collections representing different Catholic traditions from numerous countries worldwide.
The Basilica provides six daily masses, five hours of confessions, guided tours, shops, a cafeteria, and free admission four blocks from the nearest Metro station.
The structure received the Golden Rose award and contains the most extensive collection of modern ecclesiastical art, with space for 2,500 people in its theater setting.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1961
Architects: Maginnis & Walsh
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Made from material: brick
Website: http://nationalshrine.com
GPS coordinates: 38.93333,-77.00056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
Washington DC is the political center of the USA with the White House, Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The city houses national museums including the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress. Historical districts, parks and monuments complete the urban landscape.
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