Saturday, March 18, 2023

The Crystal Shrine Grotto

 Memphis, TN

The Crystal Shrine Grotto is amazing

The Crystal Shrine Grotto

Today we visited The Crystal Shrine Grotto, the only man made crystal cave in the world.  It's located in a cemetery so I was wondering if it was an ethical place (is ethical what I am looking for?  Is there a better word?) to visit but it turns out they have weddings and photo shoots there so yea, tourism is fine.  It was built around 1933 and holds religious sculptures.  It's a really cool place and you should visit if you are in the Memphis area.



The Grotto Entrance

The Artist








Security is state of the art so don't be a jerk, you will be recorded on VHS and a 70 year old man will track you relentlessly until you are in Grotto Jail.  Seriously, be cool!










Donna pointed out the Lucite hair and beard on this Limestone Statue.  Not a common combo.




That's it for today.  It was a great stop.  If you are in the area you should spend 30 minutes to check it out.  If you missed the last post you can find it here.  We walked to Arkansas.

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