Pope John Paul II Monument & Prayer Garden (Baltimore, MD)
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Location
W Franklin Street and N Charles Street (Street View)
GPS: 39° 17′ 42.19″ N 76° 36′ 56.38″ W
History
Commemorates Pope John Paul II’s 1995 visit to Charm City. The trip came at the invitation of William Keeler, who was elevated to Cardinal by the pontiff. The sculpture is based on a photo of the Pope arriving in Baltimore, embracing two Baltimore children. The prayer garden is also dedicated to religious freedom and ecumenism. Artist: Joseph Sheppard; garden designed by Scott Rykeil. Once the site of the historic Rochambeau apartments which were demolished to create this contemplative space. Ground-breaking ceremony held April 11, 2008.
Notes
Located in the prayer garden at the north-eastern corner of the Basilica of the Assumption, also known as the Baltimore Basilica. Across the street is the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, which bears a uniquely beautiful facade of its own. A high-energy location as traffic flows in from the east and south.
Nearby
- James Cardinal Gibbons Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Sea Urchin Statue (Mt. Vernon)
- Lafayette
- George Peabody
- Severn Teackle Wallis
- Roger B Taney
- John Eager Howard (Mt. Vernon)
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I just wanted to comment that Scott Rykiel was not the designer of this statue. Mahan Rykiel were the architects of the garden, but the statue is 100% Joe Sheppard.
Jen
14 Jul 09 at 8:31 am