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Angoulême, France
Angoulême Cathedral
This Cathedral has spiritual roots in pre-Christian France, both in location and architecture.
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Places of Worship
These sacred spaces span cultures, continents, and time. Some have led many lives, meaning different things to different people at various times. Many are old. Some are brand new. All of them serve as a space to acknowledge a higher power.
Athens, Greece
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Athens' largest church began construction on Christmas Day in 1842.
Medan City, Indonesia
Al Mashun Grand Mosque
This beautifully designed mosque is located in the heart of one of the world's largest coffee producing regions.
Tokyo, Japan
Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine
Next to one of Tokyo's bustling train stations, this ancient Shinto shrine offers an oasis of tranquility.
Kilternan, Ireland
Our Lady of the Wayside Church
This small Irish church has hosted more than 2,000 weddings.
Morelos, Mexico
Cuautla Church
A Roman Catholic sanctuary where masses are celebrated daily in the neighborhood of “Emiliano Zapata
Herat, Afghanistan
Great Mosque of Herat
Both mosque and nation make evident Afghans’ resilience and determination to overcome challenges and rise again.
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Our Lady of the Rocks
Perast’s most famous landmark is this artificial islet, with a curious history, surrounded as much by legend as it is by water.
Najaf, Iraq
Najm Al-imam Religious School
Najaf is being transformed and rebuilt, as evidenced by institutions like Najm al-Imam.
Budapest, Hungary
Matthias Church
The church’s present facade, topped by this one-of-a-kind glazed quilt, blends multiple traditions into a graceful whole.
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King George Island, Antarctica
Holy Trinity Church
Antarctica is home to seven houses of worship - one made a long journey to serve parishioners at the at the bottom of the world.
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Vestland, Norway
Undredal Stave Church
Famed for being the smallest stave church still in use in all of Scandinavia, it is just the right size for the village’s inhabitants of around 100 people and 500 goats.
Tallinn, Estonia
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This church reaches new heights of aesthetically alluring detail being Tallinn’s largest orthodox cupola cathedral.
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Christ Anglican Church
This lovely 19th-century church was built thanks to a land grant from a militia veteran of the War of 1812.
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Lincoln Cathedral
This cathedral was once the tallest building in the world -- surpassing the Pyramids of Giza.
Florence, Italy
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore
The most famous landmark of Florence, il Duomo still holds some secrets within its constrcution.
Hofsós, Iceland
Grafarkirkja
Iceland's oldest turf church bears the carvings of a renowned 17th century woodworker.
Grantsville, Maryland, United States
The Village Church
After 90 years in service, this Church was relocated to an artisan's village to continue its vocation.
Awhitu, New Zealand
Kohekohe Church
Built by a Waiuku native, this Presbyterian church was used for prayer services and Temperance meetings until it was decommissioned in 1976.
Selvogur, Iceland
Strandarkirkja
This seaside Icelandic church has mystical beginnings - and a divine legacy.
Faro, Portugal
Igreja do Carmo
It has been said this church was built at a time during Portuguese history where money flowed freely from the colonies and the church was paid for in Brazilian gold, paving way for an interior of gilded altars.
Ontario, Canada
Rideau Street Chapel
Originally built in 1888, the Rideau Street Chapel is now housed in the National Gallery of Canada.
Rajasthan, India
Rani Sati Temple
The Rani Sati Temple is dedicated to a historic figure who performed the Hindu practice of sati, or a widow's self-immolation on her deceased husband's funeral pyre.
Taipei, Taiwan
Guandu Temple
Built in 1712, the Guandu Temple honors the Buddhist diety Mazu, the goddess of the sea.
Bila Tserkva, Ukraine
The Church of St. John the Baptist
Prominently situated overlooking Bila Tserkva, The Church of St. John the Baptist is believed to built above ruins of an ancient "white church".
Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple
Featuring thousands of images and sculptures of Buddha, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Vik, Iceland
Reyniskirkja Church
Situated on a hill, the Reyniskirkja Church is estimated to be the only building that would survive the volcanic eruption of the nearby Katla volcano.
Þingvellir, Iceland
Þingvellir Church
Thingvellir Church sits on the land of Iceland's first parliament established in 874 AD.
Villabassa, Italy
Church of St. Magdalena in Moso
The Church of St. Magdalena in Moso was comissioned by Countess Paola di Gonzaga, a member of one of Italy's most influential noble houses during the Renaissance.
Budapest, Hungary
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
Along with its significance as a center of traditional Orthodox Jewish life, the Synagogue is noted for its decidedly Art Nouveau architecture.
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Guardian Angel Cathedral
With its towering iconic A-frame facade, this inclusive Cathedral located on the Strip holds its own as a highly sought after place of worship for gangsters, hospitality workers, and tourists alike.
Georgetown, Colorado, United States
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
This Catholic parish was established as a result of one of America's biggest gold rushes.
Odessa, Ukraine
Al Salam Mosque
The only monument to Islam in Odessa, the Al Salam Mosque and adjoining Arabian Culture Center are emblems of the long Muslim history of the Ukranian port city.
New York, New York, United States
Judson Memorial Church
Located in Washington Square, the Judson Memorial Church emerged as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in the 1960s.