Officially announced a city around 1911, the city of Vegas can still be considered by many as a reasonably new city. Las Vegas, Nevada is commonly known as the entertainment capital of the planet, Sin City, The Town of Luck - a tourist's "free-for-all" and a place that allows access to almost anything your heart wishes. Many would accept that it is perhaps the least likely place for historic sites or non secular landmarks. But believe it to be true or not, settled on the dusty Nevada desert - there are a large number of Vegas Religious Landmarks. Below is a list of things to see the next time you are in Vegas, Nevada.
The Replica of Michelangelo's Pieta
One of the most outstanding EU canonical works, Michelangelo's Pieta, can be seen at the Our Lady of Las Vegas Church found on 3050 Alta Drive, 89107. The copy of the famous statue depicts the Virgin Mary carrying in her lap the battered Jesus - her sorrowful expression still reflects the love for her only begotten son. This intensely moving piece of art work is reproduced with noteworthy precision and eye to detail. Viewing the piece is completely free to the public and it should definitely be seen by absolutely anyone visiting the town of Las Vegas.
The LDS Mormon Church located on the East side
Found on 827 Church View Drive, 89110, the LDS Mormon Church/Church is probably one of the most breathtaking pieces of architecture in all of the city. The Mormon church is built in a more European medieval and conventional style architecture with surging spires and superb sculptures of angels aligning the roof tops. Virtually unknown to the tourists of Vegas, the LDS Mormon church sits on top of a hill on the east side of town adjacent to Frenchman's mountain. From this location you can view the whole Vegas valley: the Vegas strip, the town of Summerlin and much more. When the sun sets, the lights of the temple illuminate revealing the structure in all its heavenly glory. For more in-depth information on visiting the location, make certain to call (702) 452-5011 to timetable a single or group attendance meeting to explore the temple grounds. A grand and virtually astronomical experience awaits you at the LDS Mormon church of Las Vegas.
Chaiya Meditation Monastery
Some of the most beautiful Buddhist statues can be discovered at the Chaiya Meditation Monastery, one of the most fascinating religious landmarks in Vegas. Found on 7925 Virtue Court, 89139, this Buddhist temple is situated close to the mountains and rock formations that create the Red Rock Canyon making it a quiet and tranquil location to meditate and to get a lungful of clean air. Fully open to the general public, you can enjoy home made Thai and Burmese cuisine cooked and prepared by Buddhist followers who make daily visits to the holy site. And, if you've any questions about life, the deviser Ajarn Chaiya will be more than happy to bring some answers to light.
