Churches

This centuries-old wooden wonder was built in less than a year and is one of Europe's largest timber-framed churches.

This modernist island church incorporates the Finnish nature into its worship practices.

This mysterious runestone embedded in a church wall is linked to the medieval cult of Saint Erik.

The ruins of a monastery where Saint Bridget of Sweden had her revelations recorded.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

A lost cemetery stands forgotten on a hilltop, known only to the older residents of Pomeroy.

A storybook church made from a mesmerizing medley of multi-colored stones.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

Where else would you expect to find the gravesite of European royalty than the windswept dunes of rural Northern Michigan?

This centuries-old rooster survived a devastating fire.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

Dubbed the "smallest church in America," this tiny sanctuary was a local grocer's dream come true.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.