Highlands United Methodist Church, Birmingham

The Highlands United Methodist Church is a magnificent church with a unique architecture that is one of a kind in Birmingham. This religious venue has a rich history dating back to the beginnings of the 20th century. The result of the construction, which finished in 1909, was a wonderful Spanish Renaissance Revival church where today people of Birmingham come to say a prayer and many tourists visit.

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Sight Name: Highlands United Methodist Church
Sight Location: Birmingham, USA (See walking tours in Birmingham)
Sight Type: Religious

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