Milan Cathedral in Italy (Duomo di Milano).
Gothic cathedral is the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. It contains a whole forest of steeples and sculptures, marble pointed turrets and columns. It took more than five hundred years to complete the construction of Duomo di Milano!
Holy Trinity Church, Antarctica.
It is the most southern Orthodox church of the planet. The Russian Orthodox church was built in the Russian Federation in 1990s, and then was transported to Antarctica to the Russian station. This is one of the seven churches on its territory.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, United Arab Emirates.
It’s a true beauty. The mosque can accommodate approximately forty thousand believers. It has 82 domes and 1,000 columns. There is also the biggest carpet in the world.
Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland.
Lutheran church Hallgrímskirkja is the fourth tallest building in Iceland. The temple is located in the center of Reykjavik and is visible from any part of the city.
Lotus Temple in India.
This is the main temple of the Bahai religion in India. For residents of this state lotus symbolizes the purity and peace. It is a place of worship is one of the most visited buildings in the world.
Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia.
Neo-Gothic church of Las Lajas is built directly on arched bridge that connects the two sides of a deep ravine. Two Franciscan communities take care of it: the Colombian and Ecuadorian. The cathedral became a pledge of peace between the South American nations.
Kamppi Chapel of Silence, Finland.
Ministries do not take place in this chapel. There you can enjoy the peace. Due to the appearance and materials locals call the chapel “spirit’s sauna”.
Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, United States.
This is a classic example of modernist architecture. The magnificent interior of the Chapel of the Air Force Academy unites under one roof a number of different areas of worship, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Buddhist chapels. Each of them has its own access and symbolism.
Paoay Church, Philippines.
This is a unique parish Church. This is one of the few Roman Catholic churches in the Baroque style, which survived to our time.
Green church, Argentina.
The most common Catholic Church became famous due to the decor of the living ivy. The plant transformed the facade of the temple into an allusion to the biblical Garden of Gethsemane.
Mormon Temple, California.
Large building of Mormon temple is made in white color, which is a symbol of purity and innocence. Tourists are not allowed to go inside the building.
The Dutch Reformed Church, South Africa.
The temple is located in the heart of the city. It is interesting that this is the fourth church built in this place. The church is considered one of the finest examples of early Gothic architecture in South Africa.
Taung Kalat Monastery, Myanmar.
The monastery is located on the top of the volcanic plug of an extinct volcano near Mount Popa. To reach the monastry you should pass 777 steps. Locals call Mount Taung Kalat “the abode of the spirits”.
Borgund stavkirka, Norway.
This is one of the most ancient frame temples. It was built approximately in 1180. This wooden church is one of the most famous in the country.
Aerial church in Limburg.
This church was built in 2011. Its height from the bottom to the top of the dome is about ten meters. The materials for the construction of the temple were steel elements. Metal horizontal plates are arranged in such a way that creates the semi-transparent openwork silhouette and a solid from a different perspective. It seems that the church is floating in the air.
