Sacred Spaces

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

This medieval church in a small Austrian village is home to a 700-year-old Mickey Mouse lookalike.

According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

Only open for two days a year, this church links ancient Greek and modern Christian celebrations.

This outcropping was once home to a medieval monastery destroyed during the Ottoman conquest.

Burke’s oldest cemetery also houses the victim of the county's grisliest murder.

This medieval monastery represents an architectural blend of eastern and western European culture.