🇺🇸 St. Louis' Hidden European Gem! ✨ A Slice of the Vatican in the M

Mind. Blown. 🤯 I never thought I'd find a European-level cathedral in Missouri—but the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (just a 10-min walk from Forest Park!) left me speechless. This place rivals the grandest churches of Europe! 🌟 Must-See Highlights 1️⃣ World's Largest Mosaic Dome Made of 41.8 MILLION glass pieces When sunlight hits, the entire church glows like heaven ☀️✨ Every angle is Insta-worthy! 2️⃣ FREE Admission! (Yes, really—no ticket needed for this masterpiece.) 3️⃣ Secret Photo Spots ✔️ Side aisle arches (perfect framing) ✔️ Stained-glass windows (best light at 3PM) 📸 Photo Tips ➡️ Use a wide-angle lens for the dome ➡️ Keep voices low (respect worshippers 🙏) ⏰ Hours Mon-Sat: 7AM-5PM | Sun: 8AM-5PM Who knew the Midwest hid such art? Feels like I saved a trip to Europe! 😂 #StLouisHiddenGems #USATravel #CathedralLovers #TravelPhotography #MidwestMagic #MissouriAdventures