Churches

It stands out for its elegant white neoclassical design and twin bell towers that define Maputo’s skyline and make it one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

A small chapel is the oldest permanent building in a megacity of 18 million.

This Cardiff Bay landmark traces its history back to when Norwegian ships transported coal from Wales.

For centuries, one side of this basilica has integrated local archaeological finds.

A forgotten stone skeleton of medieval Dijon slumbers beneath the feet of unsuspecting museum visitors.

The largest Neo-Gothic church in rural Alberta.

A church instrumental in the spreading of Christianity in England and the final resting place of hundreds of Saxons.

War-ravaged ruins of a Benedictine monastery founded in the early 12th century, later rebuilt into a fortress.

A beautiful and tranquil place, home to a community of Benedictine monks and the resting place of Emperor Napoleon III, Empress Eugene and Prince Louis.

This immaculately preserved church from late antiquity was originally the mausoleum of the Emperor Constantine's daughter.

The first building to be positively identified as Anglo-Saxon in origin.

St John the Baptist Church in Danbury, Essex, is a wonderful place to explore medieval architecture and artistry, in particular their bench ends, knight effigies, and unique squint.

A stunning church overlooking the water that you will have all to yourself.

This Irish church has a striking circular design inspired by the ancient Grianán of Aileach.

Featured in a Hollywood film, this church is a monumental example of mid-century art deco architecture.

Henri Matisse's final masterpiece.

A cave-turned-memorial church marking the site where civilians were killed during an 1814 uprising.

This 15th century church is where the Pilgrims spent their last night in the Netherlands before setting sail for America.