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Basilica of St. Lawrence

Designed and built in 1905, the Basilica is on the National Register of Historic Places and was elevated in status to a Minor Basilica in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. Features the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America. This place is gorgeous and a must-see.

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Address: 97 Haywood St
Website: saintlawrencebasilica.org (opens in a new tab)

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