I visited the basilica today. Its modeled after Pariss Norte-Dame and reminds me very much of it. Its shape and the round stained glass windows seem like a direct copy. The large central nave with concrete and marble make this space cool and quiet. The stained glass is fabulous and they each probably represent a story thats told in the bible.
The real treat, though, is the access to the spire and to the clock tower. The elevator goes up a couple of floors and from there you can go up one set of stairs that takes you to the belfry and clock tower or you can go across a bridge to the other end and go up the spire. It was quite an experience to climb the steps, and in a couple of places, ladders!
Whenever I see these kinds of buildings I always think, wouldnt it be cool to be up there and today I was. I sat right in front of a round stained glass window (although the pic didnt turn out very well) and was up eye level with all the ornate detail including the gargoyles.