Las Vegas Spiritual Landmarks

By Ariel Moore


Officially declared a town 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 Earth, Sin City, The Town of Luck - a tourist's "free-for-all" and a place that allows access to most anything your heart wishes. Many would agree that it is probably the most unlikely place for historic sites or non secular landmarks. But believe it to be true or not, settled upon the dusty Nevada desert - there are quite a sizeable number of Las Vegas Religious Landmarks. Below is a listing of things to see the next time you are in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Replica of Michelangelo's Pieta

One of the most important Western european 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 boy. This intensely moving work of art work is reproduced with noteworthy precision and eye to detail. Viewing the piece is completely free to the general public and it should definitely be seen by absolutely anyone visiting the town of Vegas.

The LDS Mormon Church located on the East side

Found on 827 Temple View Drive, 89110, the LDS Mormon Church/Church is one of the most astounding pieces of design in all the town. The Mormon church is built in a rather more Western european medieval and standard style design with surging spires and fantastic sculptures of angels aligning the roof tops. Virtually unknown to the tourists of Vegas, the LDS Mormon church sits atop a hill on the east side of the city adjacent to Frenchman's mountain. From this location you can view the entire Las Vegas valley: the Las Vegas strip, the town of Summerlin and lots more. When the sun sets, the lights of the church illuminate revealing the structure in all its heavenly glory. For full info on visiting the location, be sure to call (702) 452-5011 to line up a single or group attendance meeting to investigate the temple grounds. An incredible and nearly 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 interesting non secular landmarks in Las Vegas. Found on 7925 Virtue Court, 89139, this Buddhist church is situated close to the mountains and rock formations that create the Red Rock Canyon making it a quiet and untroubled location to meditate and to get a breath of clean air. Completely open to the 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 any questions about life, the deviser Ajarn Chaiya will be very happy to bring some answers to light.




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