Brandy524 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Earlier this summer we took our church youth group to visit Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama. I'm not sure if you're familiar at all with this place, but it's amazing. The pictures really do not it justice. The detail on these buildings is just incredible, especially when you get up close and see what all kinds of things he used to make them. Some things are just found items, glass bottles, etc. Here's the description from the website: Ave Maria Grotto, known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a beautifully landscaped, four-acre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Begun as a hobby, with various materials he could find, and infinite patience and a remarkable sense of symmetry and proportion, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time. If you're ever in the area and want a little side trip to occupy a couple of hours definitely check this place out. Lots of pictures! I'm uploading the first batch now. I'll add the rest when I get home from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy524 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I lied and didn't do the rest of these last night. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Being a native Alabamian, I was always kinda intrigued by AMG but have never checked it out. Might have to visit soon. Thanks for your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy524 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Being a native Alabamian, I was always kinda intrigued by AMG but have never checked it out. Might have to visit soon. Thanks for your pics! It's a beautiful place! If you're in the area it's definitely worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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