Getting to Know the Spiritual Landmarks in Columbus

By Dave Holden


Below we have a list with some incredible religious landmarks in Columbus for you and your family to vist while getting to know the city.

North Christian Church

The North Christian Church goes up to 192 feet tall. Pews of the church surround the change in a pentagon shape, permitting church members to see one another. The church is shaped to have a similarity to the star of David. The level below the number one floor has school rooms and the administrative offices of the church. Visitors are welcome to take in the unique design of this church.

St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedrla was made form stone. The church has two towers that rise up above the church proper. Within the church, the structure is supported by a sequence of arches and pillars. The church has stained glass windows thoughout many all the way back to the 1900s. Beneath the church is a cave where church members can be interred. Tours of the church are available daily in the week. One of the architects of the church was Civil War General William Rosencrans.

Annunciation Cathedral

This is the cathedral of the Greek Orthodox community. This church is built in the traditional Byzantine style. The church is laid out in a cross with a huge center done and 1 or 2 smaller domes on the sides. The church is made from stone, and the domes are covered with blue. Inside, the church is painted all though with icons and non temporal scenes. Within the church, each dome has another theme. The windows of the church are covered in stained glass, some with colorful spiritual symbols. The church welcomes guests to see the cathedral.

Noor Islamic Cultural Center

A big and beautiful structure, the Noor Islamic Cultural Center contains a mosque, social hall, study rooms and lecture rooms. The structure is large and architecturally in Islamic design. The structure contains a dome and seems like a pretty eastern castle. The Noor Islamic Cultural Center isolated on a green field with a pond and is at the very same time a grand and welcoming sight. Members of the Cultural Center struggle to teach about Islam and welcome all diverse faiths to chat form a unified community.

Columbus Ohio Temple

With signature gold herald atop its highest spire, the pristinely white Columbus Ohio Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a beautiful structure. The structure itself is made from marble and has an exceedingly square and blocky design with surface elaboration on the outside, and art glass windows.




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Monuments in Columbus

By Dave Holden


The city of Columbus, is the largest city in the Ohio state and also the capital. For visitors to the Columbus area, though plenty of attractions abound, taking some time to go and visit monuments in Columbus is a smart way to get a taste of the culture within the city itself. We have a list with the best Columbus monuments for you to check out while visiting the city.

Ohio Statehouse

There are numerous monuments and statues on the State House Capitol Grounds that may interest visitors who enjoy monuments and include Lincoln at the State House, These Are My Jewels, Columbus Monument and more..

"These are My Jewels"

Found on the actual grounds of the state capital complex, the monument by Levi Scofield called "These are My Jewels" was first built in 1893, and moved to its current location in 1894 where it is still one of the more popular Columbus monuments. This eye-catching and shock inspiring monument is yet one of the most well known monuments celebrating Ohio's importance in the Civil War.

Ohio World War Memorial

Built in 1930, the Ohio World War Memorial has on its structure the following phrase: "To Justice in War and Lasting Peace After Voctory".

James A. Rhodes

Erected in 1982, this statue honors the longest serving Governor in Ohio and in the history of the union, James A. Rhodes. This statue stands in front of the tallest building in Columbus, the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower. The statue is located near the State House Capitol in vicinity to several other columbus monuments.

"Peace"

A bronze sculpture inserted in granite, this statue of a winged woman was developed by Bruce Wilder Saville and commemorates Ohio soldier's sacrifices in the Civil War. The monument is 13 feet high and 11 feet wide, with the granite base at 8 feet high. Peace was erected in 1923 by the Dep. of Ohio's Woman's Relief Corps and is located on the State House Capitol Grounds in the Capitol Square.

Santa Maria Ship Replica

On Wesy Broad Street in Columbus there lives a copy of the Santa Maria, the ship that Christopher Columbus used on his excursion to the new world. In 1992, this ship was berthed in the Scioto Brook in a 500 year commemoration. Seeing this piece of American history reminds visitors just how young and how old our country is, and what amazing progress we have made, even just technically. The Santa Maria is a historic landmark and is open April to October, Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm.

Greenlawn Cemetery

Among the stoic grounds of Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus lives one of the more famous monuments in Columbus. Simply known as the infantrymen monument, this statue lionises the Civil War infantrymen who fought and died in the area during the war. Going through the hollowed grounds of this graveyard gives visitors a sense of the wealthy history the Columbus area has.

Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery

Though not necessarily pictured through statues and monuments, one area in Columbus does respect and pay respect to the Confederacy side of the Civil War. Found in the Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery is a monument that honors the 2,260 Confederate squaddies buried on the grounds.

Lake View Cemetery

Found in Cleveland but worth the trip, the multiple monuments found through Lake View Cemetery pay tribute to fallen Civil War soldiers and include rudimentary obelisk monuments and more intricate tributes as well , nevertheless one of the more distinguished monuments on site is the one lauding President Garfield who was executed and is among the more notable Ohio natives to have held office.




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Columbus Best Amusement Parks

By Kendra Symon


When you are on the lookout for an excellent place to get out and have a bit of fun, consider spending the day at one of the amazing entertainment parks in Columbus, Ohio. There are a number of theme parks in Columbus as well as some Columbus water parks. Here are 4 exciting Entertainment Parks in and around Columbus for you to enjoy.

Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort

Encompassing more than 60,000 sq. feet of space, the Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort is the biggest indoor water park in Ohio. Featuring a spread of water slides, streams and pools, Fort Rapids is a good spot to bring the family for a fun day of water fun. Fort Waterfall also includes hotel rooms, a meeting center and plenty more.

The Ohio State Fair

Held yearly, the Ohio State Fair takes place every year from the week in July through the first week in August. The Ohio State Fair is found at the fairgrounds in Columbus and features several competitions, concerts, vendors, exhibits and of course, a good range of rides and colonnades. There are numerous discounts and promotions available to help save some money so that you can enjoy more of the rides and events.

Jungle Jacks Landing at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

As amongst the more popular amusement parks in Columbus, Jungle Jacks Landing at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers numerous rides and attractions that are targeted round the zoo animals. As amongst the theme parks in Columbus, Jungle Jacks Landing includes rides like the Jungle River Falls, Condor Craze, Safari Rush and much more. Jungle Jacks Landing has been open more than 50 years and continues to be a favorite among the locals and visitors alike.

Franklin County Fair

Located just one or two minutes west of Columbus, the Franklin County Fair happens annually during the 3rd week in July. The Fair has been held each year for over 150 years and includes a considerable number of attractions, rides, contests and much more. There are several sellers as well as music places and exciting shows. The Franklin County Fair even offers a campground so you can have better access to the site.




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