minor basilicas
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St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans, Louisiana
1849
Rebuilt in 1849-51 on the site of churches dating back to 1797, St. Louis Cathedral was the center of the original settlement of New Orleans. It remains a prominent landmark in the French Quarter, where it overlooks Jackson Square.
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Basilica di San Petronio
Bologna, Italy
1390-c.1650
Begun in 1389 and never finished, San Petronio is the pride of Bologna and one of the largest churches in the world. It overlooks Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city and contains many notable Bolognese artworks.