Basilica in Weingarten 4/5/2011

We had seen the outside of the Basilica in Weingarten but today we went for a tour inside. I had never been inside any sort of cathedral before so it was fun to see. The artwork that is all over the wall and ceiling is very elaborate. Here are a few pictures of what we saw.

 First we ate our lunch on a bench outside the Basilica. Elise loved watching the birds fly around.

 View towards Gaisbeuren from by the Basilica.

 A better view of the outside.

 Other half of the front of the Basilica.

 Elise really liked sitting on the foot benches in the pews. There were just the right size for her to sit on.

 View from front of Basilica to towards the back. I didn't know that when there is a large group the preacher will stand in the part that sticks out so that everyone can hear him better.

 View from the back towards the front.

 The pipe organ at the back.

 Side view.

 A longer side view.

 From below steps looking up at the Basilica.