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Waterbury, Connecticut: Holy Land USA

A long-closed attraction that became more interesting as it decayed. Opened in 1958, closed for decades, it is gradually being restored.

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Holy Land USA.

Holy Land USA

One could spend a long time wandering through this wonderfully holy wreckage. It's built on a very steep hill, and the paths are crumbling and uneven, with great views over Waterbury. Hiking shoes recommended.

[Annie, 11/17/2022]

Holy Land USA.

Holy Land USA

This place was a creepy but cool place to stroll through.

[Christina, 06/17/2020]

Holy Land USA

Holy Land USA

Recently, a lot of the trees have been cut down, and while that makes it look a little more like Israel, it's not as pretty as it was several years back. Ignore the "NO TRESPASSING" signs. There aren't any cameras.

[Lindsay Sproul & Julie Buck, 07/31/2018]
Holy Land U.S.A.

Those curious about what Holy Land was like in its prime should check out the excellent 1970 film, WANDA. In one sequence, the title character visits Holy Land and takes a tour of the Catacombs. There are shots of the gruesome tableaux featuring "blood"-spattered mannequins!

[John, 07/30/2015]

Holy Land USA, 2015.

Holy Land USA

They are working on the Holy Land USA site in Waterbury, and have replaced the old cross with a gorgeous cross that they can change the colors on to coincide with the church calendar. We were there in January. It still has no trespassing signs, but we were told if we aren't carrying spray paint cans we could go in.

[Connie S., 02/13/2015]

Holy Land USA

Address:
Slocum Road, Waterbury, CT
Directions:
Overlooks I-84 and the Brass Mill Center. Heading east, I-84 exit for S. Main St. -- stay straight on McMahon St., turn right on Baldwin St. then left on Pleasant St, which turns left on Emerald, then go right on Ayers St. to end. Private property, often gated; please be respectful.
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