Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Brookland)

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a major Catholic church in the Brookland neighborhood and is among the largest Catholic churches in North America. Construction began in the early 20th century and proceeded in phases, producing a complex of Romanesque-Byzantine architecture with extensive mosaics and chapels. The basilica functions as a national Catholic shrine, hosting liturgies, pilgrimages, and cultural programs.