I, Zeb the Duck, visited the first Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States.
First in the USA
Mom and I were in Baltimore for a conference, but did some exploring of the city. Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America’s first professionally trained architect, designed this Basilica.
Huge cathedral
The exterior is impressive. I liked this statue of James Cardinal Gibbons, the ninth Archbishop of Baltimore.
Ninth Archbishop
The back of the basilica features Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden.
Pope John Paul II was here
The garden commemorates Pope John Paul II’s visit to Baltimore in October 1995.
Inside, the basilica is elegant. Upon entering, busts of two cardinals greeted me.
Cardinal William H. Keeler
Cardinal Lawrence J. Shehan
Looking up, we admired this ceiling painting.
Painted on the ceiling
Looking ahead the altar was beautiful.
Looking forward to the altar
I love circular stairs.
Love these stairs.
The inside of the dome is stunning.
Isn’t this beautiful??
This statue with candles is so serene.
Magnificent yet so peaceful.
The basilica was constructed between 1806 and 1821. It was consecrated May 31, 1821.
When you visit Baltimore, be sure to enter the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Visit the Baltimore Basilica soon.
However, it is usually called the Baltimore Basilica. You will enjoy spending time here.
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