Religion

This incredible second-century sculpture depicts a trio of gods worshipped by the ancient Romans.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

A 13th-century convent where St. Margaret of Hungary spent her teenage years.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

This volcano in the Philippines is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

A mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe painted on the rock wall by canyon's religious namesake.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

This fascinating museum in an old water tower holds the world's largest collection of Vodou artifacts from western and central Africa.

Founded in the 4th-century, the town of Pernik plays host to the Surva Carnival⁠—a magnificent display of masked Kukeri dancers.

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

A memorial to the thousands of Turkmen soldiers and civilians who died in a bloody 1881 battle.

This lone tower casts an outstretched shadow over the site of a once-wealthy Knights Templar preceptory.