It is beautiful on the inside with the wood-carved saints at the altar and paintings of Christ on the cross, etc. Even though it is a large building, it maintains a comfortable (welcoming) feeling on the inside. An excellent experience all-round.
Though it seems rather plain from the outside, the basilica is a thing of beauty inside. A lovely blue heaven scattered with golden stars soars overhead. Vivid stained glass windows surround the sanctuary. The chancel holds a remarkable collection of sculptures of Biblical figures. It is a quiet oasis of beauty, and a wonderful place to visit.
My girlfriend and I were walking past and decided to take a look inside. It was amazing. The ceiling was a breathtaking royal blue and it's incredibly ornate. We sat quietly and absorbed the architecture for 10 minutes before leaving. If you can appreciate beauty like this it's definitely worth a visit.
As others have mentioned the Basilica is worth dropping into see. It may not be as glamorous as the one in Montreal or Europe but it still offers a lot to see as far as architectural and stained glass windows . Also offers good historical history.
Dont be intimidated, they encourage visitors. Worth a look inside. If you are lucky they will tell you about the history and maybe show you the crypts. A beautiful piece of architecture.
By meer chanc, i walked into the church right before the start of the sunday mass. As a person of reformist education i have hardly ever attended a catholic mas. But this ceremony was utterly impressive to me. Accompanied by a wonderful choir and organ music. The interior of the basilica is very nice and pieceful. I can only recommend a trip to this church for a sunday mass.
Come inside. Prepare to give a donation. Absorb the marvels of the Creation!!! Enough said, you need to see it and experience it for yourself!
My mom requested this visit.It was difficult finding the disability parking and entrance which was located at the top.Most areas were accessible, but not always easy to find.The view was nice from the top.
I am very into this type of architecture so I visit churches, cathedrals and basilica's everywhere I go. This one had limited access. The one in Montreal is far superior.
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