Officially declared a city around 1911, the city of Las Vegas can still be considered by many as a brand new city. Las Vegas, Nevada is known as the entertainment capital of the world, Sin City, The Town of Luck - a tourist's "free-for-all" and a place that permits access to virtually anything your heart wants. Many would accept that it is perhaps the most unlikely place for historic sites or spiritual landmarks. But believe it to be true or not, settled on the dusty Nevada desert - there are quite a sizeable number of Las Vegas Religious Landmarks. Below is a catalogue of things to see next time you are in the Sin City Nevada.
The Replica of Michelangelo's Pieta
One of the most important EU canonical works, Michelangelo's Pieta, can be seen at the Our Lady of Las Vegas Church located on 3050 Alta Drive, 89107. The duplicate of the famous statue shows the Virgin Mary carrying in her lap the battered Jesus - her sorrowful expression still reflects the love for her only begotten son. This highly moving work of art work is recreated with remarkable precision and eye to detail. Viewing the piece is free to the public and it should definitely be seen by anyone and everyone visiting the city of Vegas.
The LDS Mormon Church located on the East side
Found on 827 Temple View Drive, 89110, the LDS Mormon Church/Temple is one of the most breathtaking pieces of design in all the city. The Mormon church is built in a more European medieval and standard style design with soaring spires and fantastic sculptures of angels aligning the roof tops. Nearly unknown to the tourists of Vegas, the LDS Mormon church sits on top of a hill on the east side of the city diagonally opposite to Frenchman's mountain. From this location you can view the whole Las Vegas valley: the Las Vegas strip, the town of Summerlin and plenty more. When the sun sets, the lights of the church illuminate divulging the structure in all its heavenly glory. For more in-depth information on visiting the location, be sure to call (702) 452-5011 to timetable a single or group attendance meeting to explore the temple grounds. A grand and virtually celestial experience awaits you at the LDS Mormon church of Vegas.
Chaiya Meditation Monastery
Some of the most gorgeous Buddhist statues can be found at the Chaiya Meditation Monastery - one of the most interesting religious landmarks in Vegas. Found on 7925 Virtue Court, 89139, this Buddhist temple is situated near the mountains and rock formations that create the Red Rock Canyon making it a quiet and untroubled location to meditate and to get a waft of unpolluted air. Completely open to the general public, you can enjoy home made Thai and Burmese cuisine cooked and prepared by Buddhist supporters who make daily visits to the holy site. And, if you have got any questions about life, the founder Ajarn Chaiya will be very happy to bring some answers to light.
The Replica of Michelangelo's Pieta
One of the most important EU canonical works, Michelangelo's Pieta, can be seen at the Our Lady of Las Vegas Church located on 3050 Alta Drive, 89107. The duplicate of the famous statue shows the Virgin Mary carrying in her lap the battered Jesus - her sorrowful expression still reflects the love for her only begotten son. This highly moving work of art work is recreated with remarkable precision and eye to detail. Viewing the piece is free to the public and it should definitely be seen by anyone and everyone visiting the city of Vegas.
The LDS Mormon Church located on the East side
Found on 827 Temple View Drive, 89110, the LDS Mormon Church/Temple is one of the most breathtaking pieces of design in all the city. The Mormon church is built in a more European medieval and standard style design with soaring spires and fantastic sculptures of angels aligning the roof tops. Nearly unknown to the tourists of Vegas, the LDS Mormon church sits on top of a hill on the east side of the city diagonally opposite to Frenchman's mountain. From this location you can view the whole Las Vegas valley: the Las Vegas strip, the town of Summerlin and plenty more. When the sun sets, the lights of the church illuminate divulging the structure in all its heavenly glory. For more in-depth information on visiting the location, be sure to call (702) 452-5011 to timetable a single or group attendance meeting to explore the temple grounds. A grand and virtually celestial experience awaits you at the LDS Mormon church of Vegas.
Chaiya Meditation Monastery
Some of the most gorgeous Buddhist statues can be found at the Chaiya Meditation Monastery - one of the most interesting religious landmarks in Vegas. Found on 7925 Virtue Court, 89139, this Buddhist temple is situated near the mountains and rock formations that create the Red Rock Canyon making it a quiet and untroubled location to meditate and to get a waft of unpolluted air. Completely open to the general public, you can enjoy home made Thai and Burmese cuisine cooked and prepared by Buddhist supporters who make daily visits to the holy site. And, if you have got any questions about life, the founder Ajarn Chaiya will be very happy to bring some answers to light.
