A Historical Treasure (NAPSA)—One of America’s most historic churchesis also one of this nation’s greatest buildings. The Baltimore Basilica, built 200 years ago, was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the father of American architecture. ™ When reopened, the Baltimore Basilica will feature stunning architecture and a 200-year history. Latrobe also designed the U.S. Capitol, but the Baltimore Basilica is considered to be his finest work. At the time, it rivaled the U.S. Capitol in size, scale and architectural sophistication. The good newsfor travelers and history lovers is that the Baltimore Basilica will be reopened in 2006 after the building has been restored and renovated. Visitors will be able to go back in time and experience the beauty and powerof Latrobe’s original design just as he intended. To learn more about the Basilica's stunning architecture and 200-year history, visit www.baltimorebasilica.org.
