I spent a week visiting a number of museums in the Washington, D.C. area. To highlight my trip to D.C., I am posting a series of “What’s Inside” posts. Here is one from my visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate.

See the rest of What’s Inside series here.

So what’s inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate?

Beautiful place of worship for all faiths.

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It has different chapels inside.

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It is the largest Basilica in the U.S.

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It is an elegant architectural edifice that is open to the public from 7am to 7pm.

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It sparkles in radiant golds and colorful mosaics tiles.

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It is mystically holy and awesomely magnificent.

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There is nothing more alluring during Christmas time than the Basilica.

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The Basilica is a must place to add to the list when visiting Washington D.C. For more info, please visit the official website.

Address.

The Basilica is located at 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, Washington, D.C.

Hours.

Open 365 Days Year
April 1 – October 31: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

TOUR SCHEDULE: Daily Guided Tours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

*No Guided Tours on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

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