Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC

In this episode of the Cathedral Series, Duncan Stroik discusses the National Shrine in Washington, DC, as well as the distinction between a cathedral and a basilica.

[@1000HolyPlaces]

I was able to visit this one a couple of years back and it's just incredible!

[@danarose6314]

It's, actually, architecturally, very mediocre.

[@williamgripshover331]

you try and build that

[@1000HolyPlaces]

Um, no. No it's not.

[@HodgePodgeVids1]

Yeah? And I guess the Last Supper is just a play mat

[@mjbaz1]

I agree. It is grand, but it is not a cohesive whole. The art and architecture are uninspiring.