The Dyresville Basilica was a very nicely decorated church. Decorations, symbols, paintings, and other artifacts help make it stand out from all the other churches in the area. The New Melleray Abbey had very plain and mostly empty rooms. Everything was old except for the parts that had to be restored. That it did not use any decorations, paintings, or artifacts keys the biggest difference between it and the basilica. The only major thing in common is they were both built and are used to facilitate prayer and honor to God.
If I was giving a tour of both places, I would explain how each was different in the way it looks as well as explain the purpose of each building. Describing the purpose of each building shows that each is for the Christian faith to pray and celebrate mass with God. Although the set up and decorations or lack there of are different, the people who occupy each are there for the same purpose.
I would prefer the basilica because I am used to having decorations and color. I think it makes it even more special celebrating mass with a beautiful and bright atmosphere. There are more objects and hidden symbols to look at preventing the eyes and mind from ever getting tired of looking at the same things.
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