Places of Worship

New York, New York, United States

Central Synagogue

Founded in 1872, this Moorish Revival style synagogue has been in continuous use by a congregation longer than any other in the state.

Kashan, Iran

Agha Bozorg Mosque

Famed for its symmetry, this Iranian mosque has hosted visits from architects and kings.

Pavia, Italy

Santa Maria del Carmine

Construction of this Italian church lasted nearly 100 years.

Asturias, Spain

Ermita de la Regalina

With one of the best views of the Asturian coast, a pilgrimage is held annually at this chapel to remember those who escaped the Moors in 1931 via the Northern Way.

Irkutsk, Russia

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

This remote Catholic church was built by the Polish community in Siberia, Russia.

Bassin, Quebec, Canada

Church of St. Francis Xavier

This catholic church serves a small community on the tiny Magdalen Islands.

St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

This huge and elaborate cathedral is closely associated with both the Russian navy and royalty.

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Chesme Church

Commissioned under Catherine the Great, this unique church feels more like a Gothic fairy tale castle.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tan Dinh Church

Considered one of the most beautifully architected churches in Ho Chi Minh City, this church is styled in a combination of Gothic, Roman, and Baroque design.

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.

Carinthia, Austria

The Church of St. Vincent

It started with an avalanche and a flask of Holy Blood.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan

This Argentinian basilica is home to a famous icon and 15 bells, each with a different name and motto.