Ave Maria Grotto
USA /
Alabama /
Cullman /
St Bernard Dr SE, 1600
World
/ USA
/ Alabama
/ Cullman
World / United States / Alabama
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Ave Maria Grotto
1600 Saint Bernard Drive S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055-3057
(256) 734-4110
The Ave Maria Grotto, located on the grounds of Alabama's first and only Benedictine Abbey, consists of over 150 miniatures, reproductions of famous churches, shrines and buildings. Encompassing an area of about 4 acres, this miniature fairyland sees visitors from all over the world. Brother Joseph Zoettl spent over 50 years meticulously creating the miniatures.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP):
Built: c. 1915-1958
Architect: Brother Joseph Zoettl
Area: 4 acres
Date added to NRHP: 1/19/1984
Other designations: Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage; U.S. Historic District
Ave Maria Grotto
1600 Saint Bernard Drive S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055-3057
(256) 734-4110
The Ave Maria Grotto, located on the grounds of Alabama's first and only Benedictine Abbey, consists of over 150 miniatures, reproductions of famous churches, shrines and buildings. Encompassing an area of about 4 acres, this miniature fairyland sees visitors from all over the world. Brother Joseph Zoettl spent over 50 years meticulously creating the miniatures.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP):
Built: c. 1915-1958
Architect: Brother Joseph Zoettl
Area: 4 acres
Date added to NRHP: 1/19/1984
Other designations: Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage; U.S. Historic District
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_Grotto
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Coordinates: 34°10'30"N 86°49'0"W
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