Places of Worship

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.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

First Church of Deliverance

Founded in 1939, the First Church of Deliverance occupies a unique Art Moderne building designed by African American architect Walter T. Bailey.

Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States

Chapel Car “Grace”

Fully furnished with pews and an altar, this train car served as a traveling chapel throughout the American West.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Bagsværd Church

Considered a masterpiece of contemporary church architecture, Denmark's Bagsvaerd Church is a Lutheran church known for its naturally illuminated interior.

Vienna, Austria

Stephansdom

Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.

Florianopolis, Brazil

Paróquia Nossa Senhora a Lapa

With a history dating back to the late 1700s, this church has seen many renovations throughout the years to preserve its beloved features.

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Mir Arab Madrassah

This religious school in Central Asia has served as a prestigious educational center since it was established in the early 16th century.

Agra, India

Taj Mahal Mosque

Actively used for Islam worship, this 17th-century mosque, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located on the grounds of the Taj Mahal.

Brownsville, Minnesota, United States

Church of the Holy Comforter

The man who built this church in Brownsville, Minnesota in 1872 was also responsible for the founding of the town itself.

Husavik, Iceland

Húsavík Church

This historic church is the most famous landmark in the small, northern town of Húsavík.

Taipei, Taiwan

National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine

Built on Chingshan Mountain, this Shrine is dedicated to those lost in the wars of the Republic of China.

Delhi, India

Humayun’s Tomb

This magnificent mausoleum is both a tribute to love and grief also represents a huge leap forward in Mughal architecture.

Kyiv, Ukraine

St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

This bright yellow cathedral built in the late 1800s has survived four wars and multiple threats to destroy its historic presence.

Ludwigsburg, Germany

City Church

This Protestant church in Germany was built in the Baroque style and used to have a live-in bell tower guard.

Istanbul, Turkey

St. Anthony of Padua

This church is the largest and most-attended Catholic church in all of Istanbul.

Auronzo di Cadore, Italy

Cappella degli Alpini

This small chapel in the Alps marks the starting point for a moderate-level hike through rocky terrain, dense forests, and an old World War II tunnel.

London, United Kingdom

The Borough Welsh Chapel

This well-preserved example of a Welsh chapel built in 1870 in London's Southwark district was founded by a pub owner nicknamed "Ginshop Jones."

Moscow, Russia

Cathedral of the Archangel

This 500 year old Russian Orthodox church was once the main necropolis for the Tsars of Russia.

Orvieto, Italy

Orvieto Cathedral

This Italian cathedral took nearly three centuries to complete and contains countless works of art.

Ko Samui, Thailand

Wat Plai Laem

Though modern, this Buddhist temple incorporates many traditional elements and is covered in artwork.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Huguenot Church

A Gothic Revival church located in Charleston, South Carolina that still closely adheres to 18th century French liturgy.

Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany

St. Maria Himmelfahrt

Though the current golden yellow structure dates from the 18th century, archaeological evidence suggests a church sat on this site back in the 8th century.