Landmarks in Baltimore, MD

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Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture, the Baltimore Basilica is the nation's oldest Catholic cathedral. Begun in 1806 and completed in 1821, the cathedral was designed by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. With its six Corinthian columns fronting a grand portico, the cathedral resembles a Greek temple. Nine stained-glass windows fill the massive interior with light. Visitors in recent years have included Pope John Paul II and the late Mother Theresa.

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Edgar Allan Poe's elegant gravesite and the verdant cemetery in which it is located are in the heart of Baltimore. The walk up to this place is awe-inspiring and worth the effort even on a hot day. The church is beautiful. Walking through the cemetery makes history palpable. If you like pretty but peculiar cemeteries and churches, this is the place to be. The beauty and historicity of the place blows you away. Steeped in history, this gravesite is a must-see for all Poe-lovers. It is a wonderful way to spend about an hour. Walk around and read the plaques explaining the historic nature of the place. You could attend a church organ performance. Tour the grounds and the catacombs under the church to encounter the past up-close.