The Basilica is the largest Catholic Church in North America. It is located on Catholic University’s property in the Brookland neighborhood of D.C., about a 7-minute drive from Lincoln’s Cottage. Whether you are religious or not, this architectural phenomenon is worth a visit. Construction began in 1920, and it was completed in 2017; almost 100 years. In 1990, Pope John Paul II declared this national shrine a minor basilica.
Upon approaching the front of the Basilica, the entrance is at the bottom right side of the staircase. I recommend taking a tour as the guide will provide you with a rich history of the place. If you choose to not take a tour, check out the main church as well as all of the chapels underneath it; you will find steps inside on either side of the main church. Parking is FREE across the street (facing the church, the parking lot is to the left).
