The majestic look of Roman Catholic basilicas is akin to the religion’s rich and colorful history. Throughout the religion’s history, major and minor basilicas, churches, and even chapels have become part of its identity in the modern era. Catholic basilicas and cathedrals are known for their grand and impressive architectural design and concept. This fact makes them unique and truly eye-catching. Today, many of these churches are still intact and continue to be a place of worship of Catholics and destination to tourists. Additionally, there are particular basilicas that are world-famous because of their unique and striking structural design and the history they bear. Although there are many Catholic basilicas across the globe, there are few ones that have been made famous, thanks to their bold and interesting architecture. The following are some of the more popular Catholic structures with respect to their architectural designs: • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Maryland, USA) – Simply known as the Baltimore Basilica, this structure is recognized as the first major Roman Catholic cathedral established in the United States. The man behind the design is Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the same person enlisted by Thomas Jefferson […]