16. Grotto of the Redemption in Iowa
There are 7 known Wonders of the World, but all those who have laid their eyes on the Grotto of the Redemption have claimed it to be the Eight Wonder of the World. The largest man-made Grotto in the world, it contains the largest collection of precious stones and gems.
Everywhere you look you’ll see a collection of thousands of precious stones, glistening back at you.
When Father Paul Dobberstein became ill with pneumonia, he promised to build a shrine to the Virgin Mary in order to gain his health back. After his recovery, he began collecting gems, fossils, and precious stones. Construction began in 1912 and continued for 42 years.
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I have recently moved to Tennessee and am constantly awed by its beauty!!
they are all incredible!
I visited the Byodo In Temple in Hawaii 3 or 4 times. Very peaceful place.
Also made it the Chapel in Arkansas, another peaceful, serene place.
Tho I didn’t see the cave, I saw the Mendenhall glacier area twice.
Wish I had known about a few of the other places listed as we were in some of the other States.
this site looks Very well discovered!
Been there years ago. Worth going!
Unfortunately I’ve been to a small number of these sites. The Temple in Hawaii was really impressive to me and my dear lady. Thanks.