the Baha'i House of Worship just outside of chicago was voted one of the seven wonders of illinois. quite a nice presentation accompanying it, and a nice description too:
This 20-story temple, completed in 1953 and designed by French Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois, features a nine-sided dome and is surrounded by nine pillars featuring intricate carvings of symbols from the world's major religions in chronological order. Its interior features walls of exquisite lace-like ornamentation surrounding a sanctuary where guests all of faiths can pray and meditate. Visitors can also spend hours strolling the verdant grounds, which boast juniper trees, nine fountains, and two dozen varieties of flowers. The Baha'i House of Worship is open to all every day of the year.
check it out here, and go here for the official site.
This 20-story temple, completed in 1953 and designed by French Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois, features a nine-sided dome and is surrounded by nine pillars featuring intricate carvings of symbols from the world's major religions in chronological order. Its interior features walls of exquisite lace-like ornamentation surrounding a sanctuary where guests all of faiths can pray and meditate. Visitors can also spend hours strolling the verdant grounds, which boast juniper trees, nine fountains, and two dozen varieties of flowers. The Baha'i House of Worship is open to all every day of the year.
check it out here, and go here for the official site.
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