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tholins 9 points ago +9 / -0

And you don’t have to be Catholic to pray there or appreciate it.

The crypt level is equally as amazing as the basilica up top. It’s ringed with chapels to many different nations’ patron saints, many of which have inspiring stories commemorated on plaques just outside the shrines.

It’s a beautiful building. Better than the National Cathedral by a long shot, and easy to get to on the metro.

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tombombadil [S] 8 points ago +8 / -0

Yup! All are welcome and it’s free of course. Crypt level is amazing. I’ve spent hours down there. With all of the museums closed, it’s a perfect place to spend a few hours.

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joker 5 points ago +5 / -0

I was visiting Hagia Sofia in Constantinople. Completely blown away. Sadly it was converted to a Mosque just a few months ago.