The Franciscan Monastery which is considered to be the Holy Land in America was build in 1898 was designed by a Roman architect Aristide Leonori. It is located at the Northeast Washington, D.C. And one of the highlights of the monastery is the exact replica of the catacombs in Rome.

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Other monastery highlights includes the Stations of the Cross, Chapel of Saint Anne, Ascension Chapel and the Replica of the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Visiting the monastery is a life transforming spiritual journey and can also be a very educational tour. You can either join the tour to the shrines and Monastery which begins at 10am and every hour after that, except for 12noon until 1pm and after 4pm. While on Sunday tours begins at 1pm.

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You can also choose to join their Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of America. You can either request for a special pilgrimage schedule for your own group or just join other groups, whatever you choose they'll be more than happy to assist you.

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After a memorable visit at the Franciscan Monastery you will feel that you have deepened your faith and maybe be able to find the true meaning to life.

When you are able to visit Washington try to include in your vacation a religious visit to the Franciscan Monastery. It is considered to be one of the hidden delights of Washington.

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Washington DC is anyway known for its inherent connection with history. Many of it flowing monuments bear testimony to the statement. Franciscan Monastery at Mount St. Sepulchre is one more place of ultimate relaxation as it mixes education with religious beliefs.

Brought to life on the Holy Land of America by Rev. Charles Vassani and Fr. Schilling, it was earlier created in huge debt. However once it came into being, the debt transpired out almost automatically. Legend has it that at one time; Rev. Vassani had to sell bricks to get this constructed.

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Franciscan Monastery Library

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The portico with a wonderful abiding garden is a great place to rest. Tourists anyway come in throng to the national capital. They are ensured rare peace here. They may also check the in-house library for rare references.

Franciscan Monastery is so named as the building has been given to the care of Francis Order. It was created primarily by Aristide Leonori in Byzantine style. Some artistic creations are housed as exhibits and Brother Leoni's works stand tall among them.

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Its collection of Roman catacombs is quite sought after and is shown during scheduled tours. The meandering tours trough classic plant species allow further endearment to visitors. There is something godly about the place in the sense that one does not feel tired even after taking an extensive tour.

Relics and cognizance have been smartly kept. The holy church also looks up to curriculum of St. Francis colleges.