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Santos, Brazil
BasĂlica Menor de Santo AntĂ´nio do EmbarĂ©
A neo-Gothic church just steps away from the beach.
Washington, D.C.
Dahlgren Iron Cross
A purported 17th-century religious artifact with noteworthy associations to Catholic history in the U. S.
Noord, Aruba
Alto Vista Chapel
Aruba’s first chapel.
Guildford, England
Lewis Carroll’s Pulpit
Hidden in plain sight inside this church is a pulpit that was occasionally used by the author of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’
Mexico City, Mexico
Eagle Cuauhxicalli
This avian-shaped stone that once held the hearts of Aztec human sacrifices now lies at the feet of Christ inside a Catholic church.
castles
From Twisting Architecture to Ancient Wine: 7 Hidden Gems Along the Rhine
Uncover a world of curiosity and creativity along one of Europe’s most remarkable rivers.
cemeteries
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.
Brussels, Belgium
Cannonball in St. Nicholas Church
This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Holy Family Log Church
One of the last remaining French Colonial style churches, this centuries-old building was constructed using upright logs and no nails.
Escomb, England
Escomb Church
A 7th-century church in northeast England built using stones from a nearby Roman fort.
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The Controversial Hams That Helped a French Cathedral Save Its Organ
A bell tower in the Saint-Pierre cathedral hides a meaty secret.
Arlington, Texas
Top 'o Hill Terrace
A Prohibition-era casino once hidden as a palatial tea room.
Vouliagmeni, Greece
Saint Nikolaos of Vouliagmeni
Past the megayachts in the hyper-modern marina of Vouliagmeni is a small, well-hidden chapel adorned with pebbles and maritime imagery.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Cardboard Cathedral
This semi-permanent cathedral was built of cardboard, wood, and steel after Christchurch's 2011 earthquake.
Banja, Serbia
Dvorine
The remains of a luxurious 14th-century church built by the last despot of Serbia.
Velha Goa, India
Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi
This church in Old Goa was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed there in 1517.
Bologna, Italy
Meridian Line of Basilica di San Petronio
A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.
Mioglia, Italy
Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle
Some say this small Italian church holds a gate to Heaven.
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