Sacred Spaces

One of the oldest temples in Ho Chi Minh City, dedicated to a deified Chinese military leader.

The remains of a small medieval chapel mark the legendary birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

These medieval carvings bear scars left by Parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War.

One of the last remaining Carpenter Gothic churches is situated on a wildflower conservatory overlooking the bay.

The industrial architecture honors the laborers who brought the Exposition Universelle of 1900 to life.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.

Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.

The United Kingdom's smallest working cathedral also serves as a quaint bed and breakfast.

This skeletal, unfinished Gothic church once housed a miraculous masterpiece by Raphael.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

These carved medieval "mercy seats" are among the finest in the world.