Religion

A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.

A hidden grotto on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center.

Giant jewel-toned statues fill the grounds of this Cambodian Buddhist temple in California.

Gruesome statues of people reborn in Buddhist hell stand among the ruins of an 11th-century sanctuary.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

Dozens upon dozens of boulders engraved with scripture tell the story of one man's troubled life.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

The ruins of a 13th-century monastery that long served as a place of refuge from wars and raids.

At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.

The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.

A replica of a 7th-century church hides in plain sight in the middle of the concrete jungle.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.