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Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville

Do you know what a church is? The Basilica of St. Lawrence is a very special church that is located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a big and beautiful building that was built a long, long time ago in the year 1905.

People go to this church to pray and to celebrate important events like weddings and baptisms. It has a lot of colorful and pretty decorations on the inside, like gold and big stained glass windows that let the sunshine in.

But do you know what makes this church really special? It is called a "Basilica," which is a fancy word for a church that the Pope thinks is really important. This means that the Basilica of St. Lawrence is a super important church that people from all over the world know about and admire.

When you visit this church, you can learn about the history and the stories it tells. You can see lots of artwork and statues that teach us about important people and events from a long time ago.

The Basilica of St. Lawrence is an amazing place and people love to visit and spend time there because it is a peaceful and beautiful space that helps them feel closer to God.