Baháʼí House of Worship

Baháʼí House of Worship is a sightseeing stop in Wilmette, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: free.

100 Linden Ave · Wilmette, IL

Why you should go…

This white domed temple in Wilmette is one of eight continental Baháʼí Houses of Worship and the oldest one still standing. Designed by Louis Bourgeois and dedicated in 1953, it sits on nearly seven acres of gardens with nine fountains. You can sit in the auditorium for a short daily devotional program, then visit the Welcome Center for exhibits on the temple's history, a short film and a bookshop.

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