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Springtime beauty

The dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception serves as the perfect backdrop for spring flowers.

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Daffodils are seen in front of the Franciscan Monastery in Washington.

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The bell tower of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church is seen through a curtain of cherry blossoms.

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The statue of St. Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence, is located near Mary’s Garden behind the shrine.

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The Tidal Basin isn’t the only spot in the Washington area in
full bloom. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, the Franciscan Monastery and St.
Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church are perfect spots to
enjoy spring in all its splendor.

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