ave maria grotto

ave maria grotto印象

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  Toothsc

  It had been decades since I visited and I was recently in the area and stopped by. Brother Joseph's work is awe inspiring ! My adult son joined me on the visit and couldn't stop taking pictures. He was impressed by the use of so many different items within each miniature building. The stained glass inserts were especially of interest. We were both amused by a cat that was napping on top of St. Peter's Basilica and decided that it wasn't a stray when we entered the gift shop (at the end) and saw the cat crate. It was well worth the diversion from our main trip. The gift shop is quite large and very nicely appointed with religious and secular items. It's hard to realize that he completed his last work in 1958!Using our AAA card it is so reasonable priced at $5.

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  jeffbrtr

  This place is really neat. If you are in Cullman looking for something to do the Grotto is definitely worth checking out.

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  melaniem258

  We made a side visit to the grotto after seeing it on a travel sign along the highway. We are so glad we did! It was truly amazing and very interesting and intricate! We would recommend a stop by visit whenever traveling in that part of Alabama. The resident cats are very friendly and follow you around and the man that was running the gift shop at the time happened to be one of our children's former teachers in Michigan. . As they say, small world and the grotto is definitely a small world! The peace of God was present in this place.

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  DanandSharon

  The miniature towns, shrines, attractions, homes, cities and so on that this man Brother Joseph did over the years are displayed in a beautiful outdoor setting. Very interesting and unusual

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  816anar

  I have to tell you about this place, we found it looking at post cards in a store in the Zoto cave and ask the salesperson were is this, he told me and also said to me I always want to go there and I reply well thanks to you information I will go tomorrow and we did, the place is beautiful in details it is the hole bethlehan in minuture and have been don't by a priest ,the Grotto is beautiful we are catholic and really appreciate this place everything is done with shells, you will no be desapoint,it take 2 hours maximum to see it or less but is you near by I recommend you to stop by

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  csheheane

  It is just very unique. One of the monks build Jerusalem out of material donated to him by children such as marbles. It took him years. It is a beautiful place just to walk and especially enjoy the azaleas when in bloom.

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  Hoopzcoach

  Absolutely, a must. Spend an hour or so enjoying the grounds and craftsmanship. The gift shop is well stocked with beautiful items.

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  tworxers

  As Catholics we are always interested in grottos that pop up along our travels The Ava Maria grotto is very interesting with a lot of small displays and should be of interest to all persons regardless of religious beliefs. It is also called Little Bethleham and that display is very good but there are many others as well. This grotto is a piece of living history and is something you would not see created today. It is a nice little walk around grotto and you have chances for reflection and meditation. It was a little dreary in January but should be very attractive when things green up. There is a small fee. The welcome center/gift shop is very well stocked and organized with a good variety of products. It features some breads and other products prepared by the local months. If you are in the area this is a nice relaxing stop and opportunity to get out of the car and stretch your legs.

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  JiamesB

  The man that built this put a lot of time and money in building it. It is a one-of-a-kind par with a High Religious theme.Surely worth anyone's time and money to view this site.

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  602dannyb

  We could not believe this place is spectacular , a lifelong blind man built all this wow. That is a miracle in its self. Very cheap plenty of gift and attraction items including religious things you can purchase. Highly recommended