| Close-up of Brother Joseph, O. S. B. Benedictine Monk, Cretor of ave Maria Grotto. in background famous castle trausnitz in his home town of lanshut, Bavaria. Ave Maria Grotto. Address: St. Bernard, Alabama. The Ave Maria Grotto consists of over 125 miniature reproductions of famous churches, shrines and buildings from all over the world. Encompassing an area of over four acres, this miniature fairyland was built by a Benedictine Monk, Brother Joseph. He spent over 40 years in making this scenic spot, using all kinds of jewelry, pottery, chinaware, stones and beads in this work of love. |
