Churches, Cathedrals and Temples

Chartres Cathedral, Notre Dame de Chartres, was one of the most important religious centers of Europe. Chartres Cathedral is dominated by two towers, steeples, over 90 m tall.

Cologne Cathedral is the largest Gothic Christian building throughout Western Europe. Cologne Cathedral is included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Reims Cathedral is a magnificent religious edifice where once were crowned French kings. The current Notre Dame de Reims is completed in the 13th century.

Burgos Cathedral, know also as Cathedral of Santa Maria, is known for its unique architecture and is the biggest attraction of the Spanish city of Burgos.

York Minster is considered the largest the largest medieval church in Britain. York Minster is built over 250 years.

Paoay Church is a unique temple in nature, which can be seen in the Philippines. Known as the St. Augustine Church, Paoay Church belongs to the diocese of Laoag.

Kocatepe Mosque is one of the most spectacular religious shrines in the Turkish capital Ankara. Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara was built over 20 years.

Saint Sava Cathedral was erected in the Serbian capital Belgrade in honor of St. Sava. Today Saint Sava Cathedral honors its greatest saint on January 27.

Amiens Cathedral is one of the most valuable examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. Also known as Notre Dame d'Amien, but most people just call it the cathedral of Amiens.

Stella Maris Church is the world center of the Christian Order of Carmelita. The church and Church Stella Maris are the biggest tourist attractions in Haifa.

Nidaros Cathedral is the undisputed landmark of the city of Trondheim in Norway. The historical temple Nidaros is one of the most important for pilgrims.

Heddal Stave Church is one of the few historical monuments that have managed to be preserved until today. Heddal Stave Church is the largest stave church and one of the most beautiful.

Las Lajas Cathedral is one of the most valuable treasures of Colombia. Las Lajas Cathedral was built entirely with donations from local people.

The Church at Mellieha was built in a place where usually stood fortresses. The Church at Mellieha is blessed by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Malta in May 1990.

Winchester Cathedral is situated in Winchester, Hampshire, England. The history of the Winchester Cathedral began in 642, when the function of it was that of a monastery.

Selimiye Mosque in Edirne is the biggest pride of the Turkish city of Edirne. Selimiye, some believe, is superior in- beauty and impressiveness to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Portovenere San Pietro Church is an early Christian building erected in black marble. Portovenere and San Pietro Church are most easily reached by ferry.

Aachen Cathedral is the undisputed symbol of the German city of Aachen. Aachen Cathedral is the oldest in the country.

Cathedral Notre-Dame de la Garde is a magnificent temple in the French city of Marseilles. Notre-Dame de la Garde is a Catholic church that was built in the 19th century.