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On Rte 2, So of ByPass 20. From I-90, I-39 take Airport exit to Rte 2
4.0 of 5 stars.
The architecture on the temple is absolutely stunning. It is made ofground-up quartz and a cement mixture. This temple welcomes allreligions and recognizes humanity and religion as One. My family and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Baha'i Temple in Wilmette is an absolutely georgous oasis not far from Chicago. I kept thinking today-- I can hardly believe that I'm still in Chicagoland area!A word to the wise-- turn off your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A breathtaking landscape on all dimensions. This house of worship celebrating the Bahai faith is an aesthetically pleasing, architectural marvel for all the masses to see. I mean come on, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boasting some stunning, unique architecture, the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette is a surprising sight to behold in this quiet residential neighborhood. The building was designed by French-Canadian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's a bit disconcerting that there are people reviewing this place that are bashing the religion itself. I mean, really - that's not the point of Yelp. Keep your opinions to Facebook and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A breathtaking addition to the lakefront of northern Illinois. I was click clicking away the time at work and found what looked like a giant orange juicer on googley maps. It happened to be right at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care who you are, this place is amazing. There is plenty of details in the inside, maybe not as much as the beauty of the outside, but what do you want.It has some of the most beautiful and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live only 90 miles from it but had never heard of it. I discovered it in 1995 by accident while attending an Argentine Tango seminar at Northwestern University ab't a mile away. I entered as a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sterile architechture, yet the atmosphere feels very peaceful and serene.the man who was there was friendly and welcoming and informative.nice grounds to walk around and take some pictures. inside it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A welcome patch of serenity in a city that can some times get ahead of itself. I first visited on a warm March day. It is beautiful, even without the garden in full bloom. It seem more quiet than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, it sets more of an aesthetic tone to the north shore than a spiritual tone, but what a tone!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd seen this place from the air a dozen times before I ever saw it up close in person. It's quit beautiful, and oddly both bigger and smaller than I expected. It's dramatically tall, but not that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is remarkable. The architecture is gorgeous. The flowers are out of sight. And, yes, if you're in the Chicagoland area for more than 15 minutes, you should go here.The religion is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can see this from space...an amazing feat of architecture and an absolute breath taking sight.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even atheists dig it.I mean, I still had to ignore my boyfriend and suppress giggles as he surreptitiously pointed at the curtain behind the speaker's platform and cracked Wizard of Oz jokes.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my boy here on his visit from DC, and he was speechless. Truly a great piece of architecture.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with all the other reviews (it's a beautiful must-see temple, regardless of your religion) and just wanted to add some advice on getting here:[Heading North] Sheridan curves west after passing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All Chicagoans should visit the Baha'i Temple at some point. It's free, it's beautiful, it's unforgettable...Going to the Temple has been on my "to-do" list for about 4 years now. Have you ever taken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This structure is sooo stunning, I was breath-taken by the first time I went there in the winter a few years ago when it was freezing and the structure was covered in snow, and then again last weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The serene surroundings of Wilmette by the lake is highlighted by this magnificient largest pre-fabricated concrete structure called the Mashriqu'l-Adhkr (Arabic:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a beautiful place.From the gardens, to the ornate sculpture which is a one of a kind building, to the simple message of peace and love.The perfect place to help find yourself, your god, your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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If you are a student of architecture this is a must see. If you are an individual who is open to experiencing a very serene, contemplative prayer environment this is a must do. I grew up near here so it has...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It sure is pretty, other than that... it really doesn't mean a whole lot to me.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A marvel of engineering and architecture.Even if you don't support organized religion or on the other extreme, tthe Bahai temple is a sight to behold. Imagine the laser-cut lace-like Hallmark cards on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly an architectural marvel! I have lived within a few miles of this my whole life and I am still in awe every time I pass it. This place is open to the public year round so stop on by and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be a very brief review... The Bahai House of Worship is simply amazing. The tour is very nice too. Overall, this place should be (if it isn't already) listed on the list of places...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bahai once in a while .... last week I brought my friend to this temple and he was amazed by it's look both inside and out!I just knew that there are only 9 Bahai in the world and only this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful. Although I never prayed in here, it makes you feel at home as soon as you step inside. "The auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how I went so long never hearing of this place. Growing up we weren't very spiritual- just Catholic. My friend and I ventured to this church on a lazy Sunday a couple of weeks ago. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of seven in the world. The only one in the United States. One of the 7 wonders of Illinois. The groundbreaking for this wonderful house of worship occurred on May 1st 1912 and dedicated on May...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a beautiful day today, so I decided to visit the temple, which was recently named one of the "Seven Wonders of Illinois". I took the 147 bus all the way to Howard (you can also take the Red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is worth the visit. It's free, and if your careful, you won't get a neck ache. Also, good photo ops.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I don't have much to add to the stellar reviews by other yelpers...but here it goes. This place is astonishing on many levels. Inside the dome on the second floor, you feel like you've warped...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. I want to go back. It's just so beautiful and peaceful. Plus, it's free. And there's lots to learn there about the Bahai faith if you're interested.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great architecture. The Bah' Faith is a very interesting concept, take the time and grab a pamphlet while you're there. Minus one star because the inside smells like old people.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came to the Bahai Temple in high school. The architecture of this building truly takes my breath away. Since then, I have visited several times, and will make a stop if I am driving down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can see it from a plane. You can see it from the lake. You can see it from a high rise in Evanston, if you are on the top floor.Every time I drive by I am breathless. Walking up the steps I am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Great Orange Juicer In The Sky. That's what my siblings and I used to call the Baha'i Temple. It really bears a striking resemblance to an over-sized citrus juicer.That aside, the gardens around...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up the Bahai Temple was always there.It was always beautiful. Wondurous. Pure. (except for the bats at night)To have such an important monument in Chicagoland, is truly special.You have no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note that this is anarchitecture review and has nothing to do with opinions on the Baha'i religion:This building is supposed to be the largest in the world of poured concrete and it is a fascinating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice looking building. They do a very good job on the landscape.I have never been inside, but will go back someday.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Don't be fooled by the name of this place. It's not really so much of a religious place as it is a landmark in Wilmett. This is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Chicago. Its very intrica...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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wow it is so beautiful!!
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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After hearing so many wonderful things about Bahai, I went to see for myself. The temple itself is just breathtaking and the inside is just as beautiful. Once you enter the premises you somehow get ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome building that rises like a vision as you are driving up Sheridan Road. It is in Wilmette, a suburb North of Chicago.It is a domed structure with 9 sides, with 9 gardens that bloom...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To call this house of worship impressive would be an understatement. The moment you enter the grounds, you feel something very special is happening here. The garden that surrounds this magnificent...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Magnificent temple is a marvelous sight. As you approach it there are gardens that surround it. They alternate raised and low. This keeps the senses alive as you circle this place. Get ready to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is stunning and I find it inspiring just being near it. It is designed after a lotus flower. There is a visitor center and gardens around it and the lake is just across the street.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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The temple itself is stunning to look at. I went on a guided tour and found it almost as spectacular to look at the interior. Obviously there is a peaceful and serene feeleing about the place. The gardens are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The temple itself is stunning to look at. I went on a guided tour and found it almost as spectacular to look at the interior. Obviously there is a peaceful and serene air about the place. The gardens...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Although many people go to visit the Bahai Temple to see its architecture (and surrounding flower gardens), this is a great place to go to just get peaceful. If you are not a fan of organized religion, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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The Baha'i House of Worship is a great place to see in the Chicago Area. It's actually in Wilmette, which is a 30-minute subway ride on the purple line to Linden Ave. The architecture is beautiful, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Chicago. Its very intricately designed and is surrounded by beautiful, green gardens. Whether you go here for a stroll around the gardens or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Well, regardless of your religious convictions, the visit at the Baha'i temple on Linden St in Wilmette can be an interesting way to spend a day. The architecture is very nice, they have documentaries...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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if you visit Chicago or you live in the area, it is worth to visit this church. It is located at the end of Linden St. (close to Sheridan) in Wilmette, very close to the park/ beach. Regardless of your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located in the northern suburb of Wilmette near Lake Michigan, the Bahai Temple is one of the most beautiful and ornate buildings in Chicagoland. This is one of several temples around the world...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first sight of this white domed architectural masterpiece as you round the bend on Sheridan Road will drop your jaw for sure. The location is just north of Chicago city limits, on the Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A spectacular nine-sided lacey dome designed by French-Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois and completed in 1953. Open daily--walk up the steps and go inside. No charge for admission. Visitor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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