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.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Ascension Cathedral

One of the tallest wooden constructions in the world, this Russian Orthodox cathedral survived a devastating earthquake thanks to its forward-thinking "seismic basket" design.

Vitaleta, Italy

Chappella Della Madonna

This sacred building is said to have been built upon a location where the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherdess.

Yerevan, Armenia

Blue Mosque

This mosque is the only active mosque in Armenia and is technically "owned" by Iran.

Elk Horn, Iowa, United States

Morning Star Chapel

This 70-year-old mini church in Elk Horn, Iowa is frequented by couples in seek of a very small wedding.

Saxony, Germany

Moritzburg Church

A picturesque church designed in the same stylistic manner as the baroque Moritzburg castle by the Dresden architect Richard Schleinitz.

Paris, France

Notre-Dame Cathedral

A symbol not only of Paris but all of France, this iconic cathedral suffered a tragic fire in 2019 that destroyed its roof and main spire, but left much of the interior intact.

Tjorn, Iceland

Church at Tjorn

This Icelandic church's cemetery plays a major role in a popular Icelandic ghost story.

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