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Copenhagen, Denmark
Church of the Holy Spirit
Some structures of this ancient church in Copenhagen date back half a millennium.
From the CommunityPlaces 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.
Hamburg, Germany
Islamic Center
This gorgeous mosque in Hamburg, Germany was the epicenter of support for the Iranian Revolution in Western Europe.
Bangkok, Thailand
Marble Temple
This Buddhist wat temple was inspired by European and Chinese architecture, built with Italian marble, and has been immortalized on Thailand's 5 baht coin.
Sandavagur, Faroe Islands
Sandavágur Church
Known for its distinctive red roof, this church on the Faroe Islands is home to a rune-stone that tells the story of Sandavágur's first Viking settler.
Berlin, Germany
St. Augustinus
This late Expressionist-style church found in Berlin, Germany changed public notions about what a church must look like.
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Ulfljotsvatn, Iceland
Úlfljótsvatn Church
This Icelandic church is notable for its proportionally large steeple.
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
Cathedral St. John the Baptist
This imposing Neo Gothic cathedral is a fine example of the modern cathedral architecture in Brazil.
Pavia, Italy
Certosa di Pavia
Inspired by the Milan Duomo, this Gothic cathedral is famous for its richly detailed façade.
Lege-Cap Ferret, France
Chapelle de l’Herbe
Funded by business ventures in North Africa, Leon Lesca had this chapel built in 1865 to match his Moorish villa.
Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Yosemite Valley Chapel
This interdenominational chapel is the oldest structure in the Yosemite Valley and has been a sought after destination for weddings since 1884.
London, United Kingdom
The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior
This ornate memorial in Westminster Abbey, London marks the grave site of an unknown infantryman killed in World War I.
Raetihi, New Zealand
Rātana Church
The colors of the star honor the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with purple representing ngā Anahera Pono (the faithful angels).
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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.
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.
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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.