1. Borgund Stave Church in Norway
The oldest preserved timber building among other ravishing churches, it was built at the end of the 12th century and dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Its most outstanding features are the carved portals and carving the heads of the dragons on the ceilings of Stave Church. It is a great contribution to world’s timber architecture. It is located in a county named Sogn og Fjordane and connected with eastern and western part of Norway, it is easy to access by a public transport. Borgund Stave Church in Norway is an absolute stunning beauty.
2. Taktsang Palphug Monastery in Bhutan
The Emblem of Bhutanese architecture, the Sacred place of Buddha religion, the Taktsang Palphug Monastery is located in a valley known as “Paro Valley” over cliff terrain, in Bhutan. The most famous name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery is “Paro Taktsang”, it is also referred as “Tiger’s Nest”.
The Emblem of Bhutanese architecture, the Sacred place of Buddha religion, the Taktsang Palphug Monastery is located in a valley known as “Paro Valley” over cliff terrain, in Bhutan. The most famous name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery is “Paro Taktsang”, it is also referred as “Tiger’s Nest”.
3. Monastery of Santa María Magdalena in Spain
The monastery of Santa María Magdalena dates back to the 19th century and it is designed by an obedient disciple of Antoni Gaudí. It is among the most picturesque places for tourist at Novelda in Spain.
The monastery of Santa María Magdalena dates back to the 19th century and it is designed by an obedient disciple of Antoni Gaudí. It is among the most picturesque places for tourist at Novelda in Spain.
4. Milan Cathedral in Italy.
A symbol of Gothic architecture, the Milan Cathedral in Italy, is located on Milan’s main square. The Milan Cathedral is the 2nd largest Catholic Cathedral in the world. The 500 years are spent in completion of this Cathedral construction, however, some uncarved building blocks still waiting to be sculpted.
A symbol of Gothic architecture, the Milan Cathedral in Italy, is located on Milan’s main square. The Milan Cathedral is the 2nd largest Catholic Cathedral in the world. The 500 years are spent in completion of this Cathedral construction, however, some uncarved building blocks still waiting to be sculpted.
5. Church of the Assumption In Bled Island, Slovenia.
Every wish can come true, Ring the wishing bell and believe are not two sentences, it is a common belief of the dwellers of the Island. The wishing bell is a most interesting sight for the tourists, this marvelous bell is being tolled since 1534. The church is located in Bled Island, that is one and only natural-occurred Island in Slovenia. One can only access this wonderful sacred place by using a boat or by climbing up 99 steps of stone stairs. Another interesting belief of people of Bled Island is that it will be a good luck of a groom if he carries his bride up all 99 steps of stairs, they will be married all their life happily.
6. United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado.
Cadet Chapel is 150 feet high building, that is known as an all faith worshiper’s house originally designed to meet the religious needs of cadets. It is unique in its design, a sign of beauty.
Cadet Chapel is 150 feet high building, that is known as an all faith worshiper’s house originally designed to meet the religious needs of cadets. It is unique in its design, a sign of beauty.
7. Shipka Memorial Church in Bulgaria.
A great Relic of 17th century’s Muscovite style, The Shipka Memorial Church is located in the town of Shipka in Stara Planina. It is a most beautiful, the spectacular Church among churches in Bulgaria. It annexed with the Shipka monument which is built in memories of martyrs of the Bulgarian liberation battle. Its 53 meters tall bell tower that holds 17 bells of 12 tons weight. The bell tower, the golden dome and the green and pink facade loom against the mountains are real charm of the Shipka Memorial Church.
A great Relic of 17th century’s Muscovite style, The Shipka Memorial Church is located in the town of Shipka in Stara Planina. It is a most beautiful, the spectacular Church among churches in Bulgaria. It annexed with the Shipka monument which is built in memories of martyrs of the Bulgarian liberation battle. Its 53 meters tall bell tower that holds 17 bells of 12 tons weight. The bell tower, the golden dome and the green and pink facade loom against the mountains are real charm of the Shipka Memorial Church.
8. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the Abu Dhabbi (U.A.E.)
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the largest and the greatest Mosque in the World, it covers the area of 22,412 square meters. It can hold about 40,000 worshiper at one time. It has bewitching pools around, moreover, it has 82 domes, 1000 columns and world’s largest knotted carpet but it is not the main attraction. The real essence of the Mosque’s beauty is the cultural diversity. Cultural diversity in design, Interior Chandelier, Calligraphy and Style is the distinction of the Mosques the Beauty and the Charm.
9. Paoay Church in the Philippines.
Saint Augustine Church, commonly known as Paoay Church in the Phillipines is the only relic of the Baroque churches, in 1973 it was declared the Cultural Treasure by The Government of Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
Saint Augustine Church, commonly known as Paoay Church in the Phillipines is the only relic of the Baroque churches, in 1973 it was declared the Cultural Treasure by The Government of Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
10. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The Most prominent, the tallest church building in Australia is the St Patrick’s Cathedral. It is the great example of the Gothic architecture, it is built using blue stones and sandstone in stages between 1858 and 1940. It is not only a Worship house, but an outstanding alluring beauty on earth of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The Most prominent, the tallest church building in Australia is the St Patrick’s Cathedral. It is the great example of the Gothic architecture, it is built using blue stones and sandstone in stages between 1858 and 1940. It is not only a Worship house, but an outstanding alluring beauty on earth of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
11. Church of Saint Elizabeth in Slovakia
St. Elizabeth’s Church in Bratislava, Slovakia, it is literally known as the “Blue Church”. This elegant church was built in the early 1900s, it is located in the center of the capital city of the Republic of the Slovakia. It is surprisingly blue from the church benches (pews) to the roof, it is the real essence of its distinctive beauty.
St. Elizabeth’s Church in Bratislava, Slovakia, it is literally known as the “Blue Church”. This elegant church was built in the early 1900s, it is located in the center of the capital city of the Republic of the Slovakia. It is surprisingly blue from the church benches (pews) to the roof, it is the real essence of its distinctive beauty.
12. Cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand.
A catastrophe gave the birth to another beauty, yes, it is all about the cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand. In Christchurch, New Zealand, a church was ruined by an earthquake in 2011. The Cardboard Cathedral was built temporarily by using cardboards and shipping containers, its life expectancy is about 50 years, it is adequate period until a new permanent cathedral come into being.
A catastrophe gave the birth to another beauty, yes, it is all about the cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand. In Christchurch, New Zealand, a church was ruined by an earthquake in 2011. The Cardboard Cathedral was built temporarily by using cardboards and shipping containers, its life expectancy is about 50 years, it is adequate period until a new permanent cathedral come into being.
13. Basílica de Higüey in the Dominican Republic.
An annual Pilgrimage place, the Basilica de Higüey is a church, built in 1972. Its distinction is the demonstration of the oranges, nearby the figurative orange orchard is the source of the Virgin Mary myth. There is a shrine depicting orange tree, a cutout shape like orange and a stained-glass window.
14. Church of the Transfiguration in Russia
About 37 to 40 meters tall and having 22 domes, the Church of the Transfiguration in Russia is totally made of wood, it is tallest log structure in the world. Its wonder is that it is tallest log structure and built without using a single nail.
About 37 to 40 meters tall and having 22 domes, the Church of the Transfiguration in Russia is totally made of wood, it is tallest log structure in the world. Its wonder is that it is tallest log structure and built without using a single nail.
15. Green Church in Argentina.
Green Church is a pylon, located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Núñez and covered with plants. It is so green, rich green, its nickname is the “Mount of Olives” (no mount but the garden). It looks amazing.
Green Church is a pylon, located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Núñez and covered with plants. It is so green, rich green, its nickname is the “Mount of Olives” (no mount but the garden). It looks amazing.
16. Saint Andrew’s Church in Kiev, Ukraine.
Saint Andrew’s Church in Ukraine is located on a steep hill and striking a spectacular view of Kiev. It was started to be built in 1749 and opened in 1767. It is the symbol of Borgue architecture and is the part of of “the National Sanctuary” “Sophia of Kiev” as a landmark of cultural heritage.
Saint Andrew’s Church in Ukraine is located on a steep hill and striking a spectacular view of Kiev. It was started to be built in 1749 and opened in 1767. It is the symbol of Borgue architecture and is the part of of “the National Sanctuary” “Sophia of Kiev” as a landmark of cultural heritage.
7. San Diego California Temple.
The San Diego California Temple located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, the distinction of the temple is four smaller spires at the base of each main spire.
18. Crystal Mosque in Malaysia.
A wonderful Mosque, made of steel and glass, it gives an appearance like crystal and located on the Island that is man-made, opened in 2008.
A wonderful Mosque, made of steel and glass, it gives an appearance like crystal and located on the Island that is man-made, opened in 2008.
19. Graaff-Reinet Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa.
The church is correct within the center of the town and it is the fourth church to be engineered on a similar spot. It’s aforementioned to be one among the best examples of early Gothic vogue design in South Africa.
The church is correct within the center of the town and it is the fourth church to be engineered on a similar spot. It’s aforementioned to be one among the best examples of early Gothic vogue design in South Africa.
20. Mount Popa Monastery in Myanmar.
Sitting on high of a volcanic plug at nearly 2500 feet higher than sea level, the monastery is accessible by climb a flight of 777 steps. However, keep an eye fixed out for the many monkeys, which may go after any food in your bags while you are climbing up.
Sitting on high of a volcanic plug at nearly 2500 feet higher than sea level, the monastery is accessible by climb a flight of 777 steps. However, keep an eye fixed out for the many monkeys, which may go after any food in your bags while you are climbing up.
21. Kul Sharif Mosque in Russia.
The Kul Sharif Mosque (Qolşärif Mosque) is located in Kazan, Kremlin, was presumed at its time of construction to be the largest mosque in Russia and as well as in Europe outside of Istanbul.
The Kul Sharif Mosque (Qolşärif Mosque) is located in Kazan, Kremlin, was presumed at its time of construction to be the largest mosque in Russia and as well as in Europe outside of Istanbul.
22. The Little Chapel in the Channel Islands.
This is probably the littlest chapel within the world and is superbly and ornately adorned with seashells, pebbles, and colorful items of broken china. Take a tour of the small insides here.
This is probably the littlest chapel within the world and is superbly and ornately adorned with seashells, pebbles, and colorful items of broken china. Take a tour of the small insides here.
23. Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem.
One distinctive landmark of the Jerusalem, the Church of Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the mount of Olives in the Gethsemane’s Garden. It is an outstanding sample of the Russian Orthodox architecture and was built in the Muscovite style with 7 onion like domes or cupolas. One of the most picturesque sites in the Jerusalem, the church give a wonderful spectacle in the nights.
One distinctive landmark of the Jerusalem, the Church of Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the mount of Olives in the Gethsemane’s Garden. It is an outstanding sample of the Russian Orthodox architecture and was built in the Muscovite style with 7 onion like domes or cupolas. One of the most picturesque sites in the Jerusalem, the church give a wonderful spectacle in the nights.
24. Annunciation Cathedral in Ukraine.
It is the chief Orthodox Church o Khariv, Ukraine, it is the Neo-Byzantine structure with a distinguished 240 foot tall bell tower.
It is the chief Orthodox Church o Khariv, Ukraine, it is the Neo-Byzantine structure with a distinguished 240 foot tall bell tower.
25. Lotus Temple in India.
According to the Indian People, the lotus flower shows the peace and the purity. It is the most visited building of the world. It is located in New Delhi, completed in 1986.
According to the Indian People, the lotus flower shows the peace and the purity. It is the most visited building of the world. It is located in New Delhi, completed in 1986.
26. Collegiate Church of Our Lady in Belgium.
The Collegiate Church of Our Lady is a 13th century’s Gothic cathedral in Dinant, Belgium, it is situated on the Meuse River’s banks. The 10th-century Romanesque church was collapsed in 1228 and the collegiate church replaced it.
27. Church of Hallgrímur in Iceland.
The largest church and 6th tallest building of Iceland, the Church of Hallgrimur, also well-known as Hallgrimskirkja, it is a Lutheran Church situated at Reykjavik, Iceland. It is on top of hill that is in the center of the town, the most striking landmarks of the Iceland is the Church of Hallgrimur. It took more than 40 years to complete its construction that started in 1945 and completed in 1986.
The largest church and 6th tallest building of Iceland, the Church of Hallgrimur, also well-known as Hallgrimskirkja, it is a Lutheran Church situated at Reykjavik, Iceland. It is on top of hill that is in the center of the town, the most striking landmarks of the Iceland is the Church of Hallgrimur. It took more than 40 years to complete its construction that started in 1945 and completed in 1986.
28. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is the great cultural heritage of the Muslims and it was built in the early 1600s, best known for its 6 minarets and cascading domes.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is the great cultural heritage of the Muslims and it was built in the early 1600s, best known for its 6 minarets and cascading domes.
29. Saint Michael’s Cathedral in Ukraine.
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in the Kiev, the capital of Ukrainian is a functioning monastery. It is situated on the right brink of the Dnieper River on the edge of a bluff, the Northeast of the Saint Sophia Cathedral. In Soviet regime, in 1930 the original was ruined, it was reconstructed, reconstruction was completed in 2000. It is a combination of ancient ruins and newly reconstructed, its glittering golden domes and sky blue exterior is an eye-catching layer to cityscape.
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in the Kiev, the capital of Ukrainian is a functioning monastery. It is situated on the right brink of the Dnieper River on the edge of a bluff, the Northeast of the Saint Sophia Cathedral. In Soviet regime, in 1930 the original was ruined, it was reconstructed, reconstruction was completed in 2000. It is a combination of ancient ruins and newly reconstructed, its glittering golden domes and sky blue exterior is an eye-catching layer to cityscape.
30. Trinity Church in Antarctica.
The Trinty Church in Antarctica, is the wonderful piece of art, designed by Altay (a carpenter) and made in Russia in 1990, when its construction completed it was shipped to the Russian Antarctic station. It is one out of 7 Churches on the Antarctica. It is a 50 meter tall wooden structure that can accommodate at least 30 worshipers.
The Trinty Church in Antarctica, is the wonderful piece of art, designed by Altay (a carpenter) and made in Russia in 1990, when its construction completed it was shipped to the Russian Antarctic station. It is one out of 7 Churches on the Antarctica. It is a 50 meter tall wooden structure that can accommodate at least 30 worshipers.
31. St. Basil’s Cathedral in Russia.
Formerly known The Trinty Church, take name of St. Basil’s Cathedral after the Basil the blessed (an orthodox saint), it is located at one end of Red Square, just across from a tower known as Spasskya Tower. It is not large, just consist of 9 chapels are built on a single foundation. The St Basil’s Cathedral’s color scheme and shapes are unmatched. Its most amazing Eastern Design reflects both its historical origins and its location between Asia and Europe.
Formerly known The Trinty Church, take name of St. Basil’s Cathedral after the Basil the blessed (an orthodox saint), it is located at one end of Red Square, just across from a tower known as Spasskya Tower. It is not large, just consist of 9 chapels are built on a single foundation. The St Basil’s Cathedral’s color scheme and shapes are unmatched. Its most amazing Eastern Design reflects both its historical origins and its location between Asia and Europe.
32. Las Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia.
The New Las Lajas Sanctuary in the Colombia, is a great symbol of the Neo Gothic architecture’s style, it is located in southern Colombia and is a wonderful pilgrimage and tourism place since the 18th century. It rises 330 feet high from the bottom of the canyon and is connected to the opposite side of canyon by a 160 foot tall bridge.
33. Crystal Mosque in Malaysia
The New Las Lajas Sanctuary in the Colombia, is a great symbol of the Neo Gothic architecture’s style, it is located in southern Colombia and is a wonderful pilgrimage and tourism place since the 18th century. It rises 330 feet high from the bottom of the canyon and is connected to the opposite side of canyon by a 160 foot tall bridge.
33. Crystal Mosque in Malaysia
The Crystal Mosque, combine many Islamic monuments across the Malaysia and from all over the world, i.e. Taj Mahal of India and Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock. The bizarre Crystal Mosque is built by crystal, glass and steel. It is leaning over the Terengganu River and can accommodate 150 worshipers at a time. The view of the Mosque during the day is more beautiful with the sun shining over the glass faceted exterior giving the stunning effect. Small but most stunning spectacular!
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