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The Street Shrines of Victoria
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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.
Tudeley, England
All Saints' Church of Tudeley
This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.
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.
Lancashire, England
Holden Wood Antiques
This antique shop and tea room reside inside a twice defunct church that was moved stone by stone to its current location.
Mokra Gora, Serbia
Drvengrad
An idyllic traditional timber village on a picturesque hill was built for a film.
Greece
Castle of Agia Mavra (Santa Maura)
A seaside castle complex that stood through centuries of conquests.
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An Emotional Visit to Vermont's Dog Chapel
New York, New York
Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum
You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.
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.
Salzburg, Austria
The Catacombs of St. Peter's Abbey
These 12th-century catacombs carved into a mountainside were a place of mysticism and Christian hermitages.
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.
Frini, Greece
Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni
After being destroyed by two separate fires, this monastery is now home to a small zoo and relics from dozens of saints.
San Martín Huamelúlpam, Mexico
Huamelulpan Archaeological Zone
At this hillside site that was once home to a Mixtec community, you'll find ruins with a view.
San José de Gracia, Mexico
Santuario del Cristo Roto (Sanctuary of the Broken Christ)
On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.
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