Holy Land USA is an 18-acre (7.3 ha) Catholic theme park in Waterbury, Connecticut, inspired by selected passages from the Bible. It consists of a chapel, stations of the cross, and replicas of …

Since first opening in 1958, Holy Land USA continues to be a cornerstone of the city of Waterbury, with visitors from all over coming together to behold the beauty of the land. Holy Land has a rich history, …

Holy Land USA was a legitimate vacation destination for families in the 1960s and '70s, drawing as many as 44,000 visitors a year. It was a must-see stop for church groups and pilgrimage busses. …

Jan 11, 2025 · As we wind our way down the hill to the original Holy Land USA sign, Sullivan speaks about how he and the board want to see Holy Land USA become a tourist destination once again.

Jun 14, 2019 · Built by John Greco, a Waterbury lawyer and devout Catholic, Holy Land is full of statues depicting religious figures and small-scale replicas of Solomon’s Temple, the Kings’ Tombs, Pater …

The park was perhaps best known for its Hollywood-style sign reading "Holy Land USA" and its 56-foot steel cross that can be seen for miles, especially when lit up at night.

Holy Land is located on Pine Hill and has a nice view of Waterbury. This attraction was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. It has since been abandoned and fallen into a state of disrepair. The fate of …

Dec 17, 2021 · Holy Land USA is a Waterbury theme park celebrating the story of the Bible. Made conspicuous by its giant cross overlooking Interstate 84, the park once attracted tens of thousands of …

Nov 11, 2023 · Holy Land USA, commonly referred to as Holy Land, was a biblical theme park that opened in 1956. John Greco, a Waterbury attorney, developed the park, which included a number of …

Holy Land USA is an abandoned 18 acre park in Waterbury, CT. It opened in 1958 as Bethlehem Village, representing a miniature Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It was one of Connecticut's biggest …