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Antwerp, Belgium
Elfde Gebod
According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.
Victoria, Kansas
St. Fidelis Basilica
Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."
Elefsina, Greece
Plutonian Cave of Eleusis
According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.
Ein Gedi, Israel
David Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Postenje, Serbia
Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.
festivals
Sardinian Carnevale Has No Place for Beads or Glitter
Instead it has animal skins, cowbells, bullwhips, and frightened children.
Elefsina, Greece
Church of Panagia Mesosporitissa
Only open for two days a year, this church links ancient Greek and modern Christian celebrations.
Breznica, Serbia
Monastery Blagoveštenje Gornjačko
This outcropping was once home to a medieval monastery destroyed during the Ottoman conquest.
Gradac, Serbia
Gradac Monastery
This medieval monastery represents an architectural blend of eastern and western European culture.
Rabat, Morocco
Kasbah of the Udayas
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Comayagua, Honduras
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
This neoclassic cathedral also houses what is believed to be the oldest clock in the Americas.
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Shrine of the Ages
This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Daibutsu
Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.
Greece
Castle of Agia Mavra (Santa Maura)
A seaside castle complex that stood through centuries of conquests.
Hambye, France
Hambye Abbey
This 12th century, partially destroyed, abbey has had several owners and was seized during the French Revolution.
Baden-Baden, Germany
Autobahnkirche St. Christophorus Baden-Baden
This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.
Pátzcuaro, Mexico
Emperador Caltzontzin Theater
This modern theatre is housed inside a convent constructed more than 300 years ago.
Beram, Croatia
Svetište Sv. Marije na Škriljinah (The Sanctuary of St. Mary of the Rocks)
Inside this small chapel tucked away in the forest is one of the most well-preserved Danse Macabre frescos.
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