While on our trip to northwest Ohio, we were able to stop and see the Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. I knew early on that a church was on the list of places to see, but I didn’t expect it to be so….massive. Massive doesn’t even seem like an accurate term for how big the Rosary Cathedral is. As soon as I caught site of the place, I was taken back to an art history class I took where we discussed a lot of architecture. Although the cathedral was built in 1931, it clearly resembles architecture from the middle ages. Once inside, there was soooo much to look at. The entire building is a work of art, with more art everywhere you look. The church would be an amazing place to stop for those who are Catholic, but is a neat site to see regardless of your faith. With a moderate interest and art, and a few art history classes under my belt – this building was amazing. However, even to those who aren’t catholic or interested in art, it would be really hard to not be impressed by the Rosary Cathedral. Definitely a much different building than I had ever seen before.
Disclaimer – We were provided with access to the rosary cathedral as compensation for this post. No other form of compensation was offered or accepted. All opinions are my own.
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This is where my first husband went to school! It’s very beautiful and you’re right about the artwork – AMAZING!
librarypat
When we travel, the churches in the area are always on our list. They tell you much about the area and the people.
Many have complained about the expense and grandiosity of the big old cathedrals. The art and the architecture were in themselves a type of worship. One of the biggest benefits of these grand places, at least to me, is they made great art assessable to the common man.
thanks for the pictures.
While on our trip to northwest Ohio, we were able to stop and see the Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. I knew early on that a church was on the list of places to see, but I didn’t expect it to be so….massive. Massive doesn’t even seem like an accurate term for how big the Rosary Cathedral is. As soon as I caught site of the place, I was taken back to an art history class I took where we discussed a lot of architecture. Although the cathedral was built in 1931, it clearly resembles architecture from the middle ages. Once inside, there was soooo much to look at. The entire building is a work of art, with more art everywhere you look. The church would be an amazing place to stop for those who are Catholic, but is a neat site to see regardless of your faith. With a moderate interest and art, and a few art history classes under my belt – this building was amazing. However, even to those who aren’t catholic or interested in art, it would be really hard to not be impressed by the Rosary Cathedral. Definitely a much different building than I had ever seen before.
librarypat
Beautiful place!