Covington
Buildings on the Tour
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
The Abbey Church of St Denis inspired the design of the cathedral in plan, and Notre Dame in Paris was the inspiration for the façade.
Carnegie Arts Center (Covington Public Libaray)
It was one of the first public libraries funded by the Carnegie Foundation.
Kenton County Justice Center
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
The Ascent
The 22 story tower is the only building in the Greater Cincinnati area designed by renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind.
Trinity Episcopal Church
BB&T (The Northern Bank of Kentucky)
The building is probably the oldest commercial building in Covington.
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church (Mutter Gottes Kirche)
Originally serving as a church for German immigrants, the congregation continues to grow in large part to its community involvement.
Odd Fellows Hall
The building played an important role during the Civil War serving as the home for Kentucky's Union Party and housing Confederate prisoners.
Lincoln-Grant School
The Grant school was the first to provide black public education in the Covington area.
