Grottos
Ave Maria Grotto
125 miniatures of places from all over the world. Located on grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine abbey. Miniatures built by Brother Joseph Zoettl, O.S.B. (1878-1961).
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Admission charged
- Hours
- Open Apr.-Sept. 8-6, Oct.-Mar. 8-5.
- Address
- 1600 Saint Bernard Dr. SE
- Phone
- 256-734-4110
- Website
- www.avemariagrotto.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Cullman
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Cullman
Jul
18
Annual Fairview High School Band Car and Tractor Show
Aug
7–8
Rock the South
Aug
30–31
Sweet Tater Festival
Oct
1–3
Cullman Oktoberfest
Oct
1–10
Cullman County Fair
Oct
2–3
Stories of the Past – Living History Cemetery Walk
Oct
3
Bus Tour of Cullman Historic Districts
Oct
9–10
Alabama Gourd Festival