Cathedral basilica st louis

The magnificent Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is one of the finest churches in the Western Hemisphere. Here are just a few reasons why it's worth a visit.

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The St. Louis Cathedral Basilica is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture on the outside and Byzantine architecture on the inside west of the Mississippi. Quoting Wikipedia: "In 1912, installation of mosaics in the interior began. Completed in 1988, it contains 41.5 million glass tesserae pieces applying over 7,000 colors. Covering 83,000 square feet (8,000 m²), it is one of the largest mosaic collections in the world, and was created by 20 different artists including Hildreth…

Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis

St. Louis Cathedral Basilica

If you ever visit St. Louis, Missouri this is a definite must see. It is open to the public daily and photography is allowed except when mass is taking place. This huge Cathedral covers most of a city block just west of down town St. Louis. The planning for this huge construction began in the 1870s and ground breaking was done on May 1, 1907 with the laying of the building cornerstone on October 18, 1908. The full consecration did not take place until June 29, 1926 - nearly 60 years from…

Cathedral Bascilica of St Louis

Containing 41.5 million glass tesserae pieces applying over 7,000 colors, the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica has the largest mosaic collection in the world . The mosaics cover 83,000 square feet. Nikon D300 14-24mm f/2.8 Nikkor 9 photo HDRI processed through Photomatix, Capture NX2 and Photoshop CS4. Best viewed on black and large here: View On Black © All rights reserved - - No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without the Written Consent of the the photographer. The best way to view my photostream…

If you love architecture, history, and green spaces, you'll love a trip to St. Louis. It is much more than an Arch. When in the city, visit the St. Louis Basilica - a stunning cathedral with outstanding decorations. We recommend visiting early in the morning to soak it all in when you might have the place all to yourself. It is not far from Forest Park, the Art Museum, the Museum of History, and so much more. Visit St. Louis on your next Mississippi River cruise!