Search results for: church Gdańsk The Crypt of Skulls in St. Bridget's Church St. Bridget’s church was already one of the most interesting churches to visit thanks to its connection to the Solidarity movement and the controversial parish … Oslo 5 best churches and cathedrals in Oslo Except for everything else, Oslo has a vibrant and diverse sacred and religious landscape. We're going to give you some ideas for visits to the most iconic … Belgrade Visiting the Church of St Sava Being the largest Orthodox cathedral in the region and one of the biggest on the planet, the Church of St Sava is definitely worth a visit. And while you're at … Skopje & Kumanovo Matka Canyon & Orthodox Church of St. Spas The stunning Matka Canyon is a good reminder of how close the mountains always are in Macedonia. Situated just 15km southwest of Skopje, the 5,000 hectare site … Zadar Ancient Churches and Castles of Zadar County Admirer of Croatian history Tocher Mitchell (SME Finance Specialist) takes you on a journey of Ancient Churches and Castles of Zadar County. Like other … Andorra la Vella Top 5 Romanesque Churches Andorra is famous for its rich cultural and architectural heritage from the Romanesque ages, and especially for the numerous different churches, remaining from … Johannesburg Soweto’s Black Madonna and a visit to Regina Mundi Church with Strauss & Co What we love about Strauss & Co art auctions is the opportunity to delve deeper into South Africa’s art history, and the upcoming auction gave us an … Bucharest Fortified Churches of Romania It seems like keeping away from the crowded areas will continue to be a good idea for the near future. If you're interested in a piece of Romanian history, but … Wroclaw Silesia's 'Churches of Peace' Given their role in helping define one of the most important peace treaties in European history, it is astonishing that so few people outside Poland and … The Algarve Top Attractions in Algarve Fantastic beaches, curious museums, arresting churches Wroclaw John of Capistrano in Wrocław Sent to Bohemia as a ‘Master Inquisitor’ to eradicate heresy, the famous Franciscan priest John of Capistrano (1386-1456) was invited to Vretslav (as Wrocław … Warsaw Praga | Warsaw's Alternative Right Bank Gritty. Boho. There are a lot of terms being tossed around to describe Praga, the eastern district of Warsaw that hugs the Vistula River, and they’re all fairly Krakow Tyniec Abbey: Kraków's Cliffside Monastery Monastic orders apparently each have their own personality and the Benedictine order based in the Kraków suburb of Tyniec is roughly the equivalent of a … Bucharest Best Attractions in Bucharest’s Old Town Bucharest’s Old Town is a treasure trove of history, charm, and endless entertainment—basically, it’s where the past meets the present for a cheeky espresso or … Johannesburg Art weekend out: 10 highlights at FNB Art Joburg 2024 Now in its 17th year, FNB Art Joburg touches down at Sandton Convention Centre from Fri, Sep 6 – Sat, Sep 8, 2024. Buy you Krakow Wooden Architecture of Małopolska Małopolska – the region of Poland in which Kraków finds itself – is something of a tourist gold mine, and diligent tourists find themselves faced with the … Krakow Kraków for Catholic Pilgrims Considered by some to be the mainstay of European Christianity, Poland is without a doubt one of the continent’s most religious countries. While the official … Ljubljana Day Trip From Ljubljana To Maribor Not only is Ljubljana a magnificent city and hugely popular with foreign tourist for short breaks, but its central location makes it super-easy for those … Venice Most Popular Attractions in Venice With some 20 million tourists roaming about its narrow streets each year, the vast majority of whom only come for a day trip and thus try to see as much as … Krakow Gorlice: Natural Beauty, Oil Heritage & WWI History ‘Lesser’ we would hardly call it, as Małopolska (‘Lesser Poland’) is perhaps the most well-endowed of Poland’s 16 provinces, harbouring beautiful mountains and … Warsaw The 'Pagan Reaction' & the Non-Christian Roots of Poland There a few countries in the world as devout as Poland. In the 21st century, an estimated 93% of the country is associated with Roman Catholicism and at least … Johannesburg Things to see and do in Brixton Intersected by the watershed, Brixton is a small neighbourhood that is home to a diverse collection of people: from university lecturers and their students to … Podkarpackie UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Podkarpackie When it comes to Polish entries on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, religious buildings loom large, particularly ancient wooden churches and … Johannesburg #MyJoburg with Molly Roberts, ceramic artist and maker of special things In our #MyJoburg series, we speak to people who add something unique to Joburg's creative mix and get the lowdown on what enthrals them about this city. From … Johannesburg #FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – August 2025 In our monthly #FreshlyPlated round-up, we share news about Joburg's food scene, from new cafés, bars, and restaurants to special offers and chefs in the … Johannesburg Pink wonderland: Die Pienk Kerk in Melville A church, a synagogue, a dance studio, a nursery school, a print studio, and an interior designer’s playground, the Pink Church on 24 Chatou Road in Melville … Johannesburg Interview: Threading Joburg's history with architect Kate Otten We chat to Kate Otten about her spellbinding artwork, threads, which first showed at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale and is now installed at Keyes Art … Johannesburg Charities and volunteer opportunities: How to help the helpers this Mandela Day To commemorate the life and deeds of Nelson Mandela, in 2009 the United Nations declared his birthday, July 18, Nelson Mandela Day. It's an opportunity to … Katowice Nikiszowiec The former workers' district of Nikiszowiec is home to some highly unique early 20th century architecture as well as an excellent Gdańsk Who was Johannes Hevelius? When talking about Gdansk’s most famous resident, you not only have to decide which name to use - Johannes Hevelius if you’re German or Jan Heweliusz in Polish … Katowice Wooden Architecture of Silesia Southern Poland is known for its monuments of wooden architecture, particularly churches, which are an extremely valuable part of the region’s unique cultural … Bucharest Top Romanian Places You Can't Miss This Summer Dreaming of a summer escapade filled with vibrant sights, rich history, and unforgettable experiences? Look no further than Romania’s capital, Bucharest, and … Split Church of St Stephen the Martyr At the end of the 19th century, a growing population along the seashore at Brela was in need of a church, so the Church of St Stephen was built in 1889 on the … Bohinj Church of St John the Baptist It may only be a small church, but bigger isn’t always better when it comes to these things. Containing some of the oldest frescoes in the entire country, the … Krakow Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Located at the top of a hill in Podgórze, this church is known for its outrageously kitsch nativity scene, which is on display in a separate building to the … The Algarve Church of São Lourenço First mentioned in the 17th century, the Church of São Lourenço in Loulé is another magnificent piece of pious architecture in the Algarve, a white-washed … Kashubia Church of the Holy Trinity Located in the centre of town, the Church of the Holy Trinity is unsurprisingly Kościerzyna's most recognisable building. Composed entirely of red brick, its … Gdańsk Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Built following a petition raised by the residents of Danzig-Langfuhr (Gdańsk Wrzeszcz) requesting the building of a Catholic church in the area. It was Bled Church of the Mother of God on the Lake The most iconic feature of the most iconic attraction in the country, it is the image of the church on the island that attracts so many curious visitors to … Trebinje Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Also known as the Old Church (Stara Crka), an easier name to remember, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin has provided a stony presence in Ljubinje since … Poznan Church of the Holy Saviour This former Evangelical Church was built in 1869 thanks to a ‘magnificent contribution’ from King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia himself. Sadly, most of the … Ohrid Church of Sts Clement & Pantelejmon A Byzantine beauty whose precise origins are shrouded in mystery and that’s thought to have been built on the site where the Glagolitic script, the forerunner … Krakow Church of the Holy Saviour One of Kraków’s oldest and most modestly beautiful churches, the Church of the Holy Saviour stands atop an early Slavic temple. In fact, archaeologists have … Ohrid Church of St John at Kaneo Fusing together Byzantine and Armenian architectural church styles and almost as famous for its location as for the building itself, the date of construction … Kranj Church of St Kancijan Of the three old town churches that distinguish Kranj’s majestic medieval skyline, the most impressive is the parish Church of St Kancijan. Built using the … Olomouc Church of St Moritz The Parish Church of St. Maurice ranks among the most precious buildings of the late Gothic style in Moravia. The three-naved structure has a cross vaulting … Vilnius Church of Sts. Philip & Jacob Built on the site of an earlier wooden church dating from 1624, like most houses of worship in the former Soviet Union, this one, which was constructed at the … Trebinje Church of Holy Transfiguraton The main place of worship in the centre of Trebinje, the Cathedral Temple of Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord could not be in a more scenic location. Safely … Skopje Church Saint Clement of Ohrid Just west of the centre stands Skopje’s modern Orthodox Cathedral building, also known as the Ministry Temple, with Saint Clement of Ohrid as its patron. Built … Skopje Church of the Ascension of Christ This small church notable for its unusual wooden bell tower was famously built of couple of metres underground to please the Ottomans and as such is easily … Mostar Church of St Basil The orthodox church in Blagaj was heavily damaged in 1992 but considerable effort has been put into reconstructing it in the years since. Originally built in … Veliko Tarnovo Church of the Archangels Michael & Gabriel The church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel is the biggest in the village, built around 1600, with frescoe Oristano Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Chiesa del Carmine) Probably the best example of Rococo architecture that Sardinia has to offer, the church and monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was built between 1776 and … Ohrid Church of the Holy Mother of God Peribleptos One of the oldest churches in Ohrid, this magnificent structure was built in 1295 and is particularly interesting for the frescos that lie within. Among the … Krakow Church of St. Leonard in Lipnica Murowana Located an hour south-east of Kraków, local legend claims this steep-roofed structure was built in 1141, though this is a claim that’s discounted by most … Krakow Church of St. Stanisław Kostka Built in the 1930s, this is one of Kraków's youngest churches. After the war, it's parish of 13,000 was the largest in Kraków, and its position as the primary … Rome Church of San Luigi dei Francesi If you are a fan of Caravaggio and want to see some of his most famous works of art ("The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew," "The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew," and … Belgrade Church of St Sava Churches in the Balkans don’t come much more monolithic than this. That is a descriptor and a fact, as the Church of St Sava is the largest in the region and … Warsaw Church of the Holy Spirit Founded in 1388 by Janusz the Elder, Duke of Mazovia, the first Gothic wooden church was built here along with an urban hospital, the first of its kind in the … Warsaw Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary's) Scan the horizon of the New Town and chances are you’ll find your eyes settling on the Gothic shape of the Church of the Visitation of St Mary. Built in the … Gdynia Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Built between 1957 and 1966, this at first glance rather ugly-looking church on closer inspection reveals a story and a beauty that encapsulates so much of the … Olomouc Church of St Mary of the Snow The single-nave church of the Virgin Mary of the Snow is part of a complex of former Jesuit school buildings. It was built by the local master builder Lukáš … Oristano Church of St Peter Extramuros (Chiesa di San Pietro Extramuros) The ancient cathedral of Bosa was built between 1062 and 1073 over the ancient Roman settlement situated 2km east of the modern-day town on the southern bank … Ljubljana Church of Francis Assisi The church was constructed between 1925 and 1927, and in 1931 the belfry was added. Its bold design was considered too different from Catholic tradition at the … Moscow Church of Nikolai Nadein This church (dedicated to the Russian St. Nikolai, not the earlier Saint of Santa Claus fame) contains some of the most impressive frescoes in Yaroslavl. In … Seville Church of St Louis of France Seville really does churches well, doesn’t it? The 18th century Church of St Louis of France is found in the heart of the old town and it ravishes with two … Split Church of Our Lady of Carmel The lovely old Church of Our Lady of Carmel is a votive church built to give thanks for the victory of Christian fighters against the Turks at Sinj in 1715, a … Tallinn Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Originally belonging to St. Michael's Convent of the Cistercian Order (located next door and now housing the Gustavus Adolphus School), the church was given to … Mostar Church of St Francis of Assisi You know that famous photo of Sarajevo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral, captured from the end of a long pedestrian street? You can get much the same image in … Sighisoara Church On The Hill The Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal), also known as St. Nicholas Church, is located at the top of School Hill (Dealul Scolii). The building is one of the … Trebinje Church of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ These church names are plenty lengthy, aren’t they? Completed in 2004, the Church of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ is the Serbian Orthodox church in … Wielkopolska / Greater Poland Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary / Bernardine Monastery Also known as the 'Pearl of Sieraków', the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was built by the Opaliński noble family in the 16th century. … Pretoria Church Square A visit to Pretoria would be incomplete without a stop at Church Square. Sculptor Anton Von Wouw’s bronze statue of Paul Kruger (painted silver in October 2014 … Skopje Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos This three-aisled basilica is rather young (by European church standards), as its tale begins just two centuries ago. Made of stone and decorated with marble … Lubuskie Church of the Holy Apostles Simon & Jude Thaddeus in Kosieczyn Gdańsk Church of the Divine Providence A giant place of worship, the Church of the Divine Providence actually is two churches within one building. Established in 1979, the cornerstone was laid by … Porto Church of São Francisco The city’s most impressive piece of Gothic architecture? We’ll put our tick in the box next to the Church of São Francisco. This 15th century stunner has seen … Ohrid Church of St Sophia Constructed during the period when the Bulgarian Empire ruled over the town, many experts claim that this massively important and absolutely unmissible church … Trebinje Church of St Sava There is always a Church of St Sava. Constructed in the late 19th century, this church in the heart of Bileća was paid for by donations from the local Orthodox … Kutná Hora Church of Our Lady „Na Nameti“ Apart from the Church of St. James, this church belongs to the oldest stone churches in the town. It was established already back in the first half of the 14th … Vau i Dejës Church of St. Mary One of Albania's oldest and most beautiful churches, a 13th century Gothic chapel where national hero Skanderbeg is said to have been crowned, was located here … Cannes Church of Notre Dame de l’Assomption Wroclaw Church of Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Consolation Moscow Church of the Resurection in Kadashi Once the tallest building in Zamoskvoreche. Since the construction of the current building in 1687 in the unique Moscow Baroque style, it has been robbed, … Krakow Church of the Transfiguration This characteristic church at the far end of ul. Św. Jana was completed in two stages back in the 18th century: the main body of the church was designed by … Krakow Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Dębno Podhalańskie This pointed little marvel dates from the 15th century, and was added to the UNESCO list in the 21st (2003 to be exact). Built without the use of a single nail … Birštonas Church of Saint Anthony from Padova The first church believed to have stood on this spot dates from 1529, the year the town received Magdeburg Rights, although the current structure is … Brno Church of St. James Brno’s Church of St. James might be best known for the humongous ossuary that lies beneath it, but don’t sleep on the Gothic majesty of this 13th century house … Višegrad Church of St Lazar The final architectural gem of Andrićgrad is the Church of St. Lazar, a house of worship built in the classic Serbian Orthodox style with a state of Petar II … Krakow Church of St. Francis de Sales Tucked behind a gate on Plac Biskupi, this lovely Baroque church is one of the neighbourhood's hidden gems. Named after St. Francis de Sales (known as … Andorra la Vella Church of Saint Stephen This small 12th-century church is located in the old city of the capital – Andorra la Vella. It is a Romanesque church – part of the rich Romanesque cultural … Andorra la Vella Church of Sant Joan de Caselles This magnificent church dates back to somewhere between the 11th and the 12th century of Medieval Europe. It is a classic example of Romanesque architecture – … Athens Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea Built as usual on the ruins of an ancient temple, which was dedicated to goddess Athena or Demeter, this miniscule church is commonly known as Kapnikarea. It … Veliko Tarnovo Church of Saints Peter and Paul Much of this church was destroyed in the 1913 earthquake. Until then it had been one of Turnovo's longest serving churches. Today it has been partially … Iasi Church of the Three Hierarchs The Church of the Three Hierarchs (Manastirea Sfintii Trei Ierarhi) is a stunning building with stone embroidery that is a mixture of western Gothic, … Cadiz Church of Santa Cruz It might be positively bitesize in comparison to the new cathedral, but the original still has plenty to offer the visitor. The oldest church in Cádiz, the … Ljubljana Church of St Michael A short 8km journey south of the capital, the small village of Črna Vas is home to one of the most celebrated pieces of Plečnik architecture in the region. The … Andorra la Vella Church of Sant Marti de La Cortinada This is a unique church which preserves the mural paintings of the Master of La Cortinada. It was built back in the 12th century and was later partially … Munich Church of Latter Day Saints Services on Sunday with classes at 10:30 and at 12:30. Hvar Church of Our Lady of Health Standing tall above Jelsa on Račić Hill is the spectacular Church of Our Lady of Health, a 16th-century structure that watches over the town like a protective … Johannesburg Church Square This impressive city square is a rare bird in South African cities. The Square gardens, dominated by a statue of Paul Kruger, an iconic figure of Boer … Kaliningrad Church of Christ the Saviour In the early 1990s, with the city's Russian Orthodox population lacking a designated cathedral and utilising the originally Lutheran/Calvinist Church of the … Katowice Church of St. Michael the Archangel Like the other wooden church of note in the area, this one, which also happens to be the oldest ecclesiastic building in Katowice, began life elsewhere, in … Tarnow Church of the Holy Family One of Tarnów's largest and most handsome churches, this brick Neo-Gothic two-towered beauty was built between 1904 and 1906 to a design by regional … Hvar Church of St Mary's Assumption Right in the heart of Jelsa is the Church of St Mary’s Assumption, the spiritual centre of the town in the 21st century. The church was fortified in the face … Dubrovnik Church of St Saviour The first church you’ll see on entering the Old City from the Pile gate is St Saviour’s, with its typical Dalmatian rosette window on the front. It was built … Veliky Novgorod Church of St. Peter and Paul Malbork Church of Holy Mother of Eternal Help, formerly St. George’s Church Once known as St. George's Church, a fact borne out by the rather nice stone carving to the right of the main entrance (covered by a Polish flag the last time … Zadar Church of Our Lady of Health In the green park by Three Wells Square (see Essential Zadar) is the little orange Church of Our Lady of Health, one of the city's best-loved churches. It lies … Sighisoara Church of the Dominican Monastery The Church of the Dominican Monastery (Biserica Manastirii) was attested in the 13th century, however the church acquired today’s look due to the latest … Herceg Novi Church of St Elijah We were just aimlessly driving around in the mountains one fine summer afternoon, when we saw some graffiti on the side of a ruined structure indicating that … Aarhus Church of Our Lady It might get overshadowed somewhat by the nearby Aarhus Cathedral, but ignore the Church of Our Lady at your peril. This Church of Denmark charmer has plenty … Bratislava Church of St. Elizabeth Known as the Blue Church (you know, because it is blue), the Church of St. Elizabeth is a Catholic Church found in the old town. Built at the beginning of the … Mostar Church of St James The central church of Međugorje is given to St James, one of the first chaps to join Jesus on his quest and the patron saint of Spain, pharmacists, oyster … Višegrad Church of St Jovan A piece of picture-perfect serenity in the middle of the forests just outside Višegrad, the Church of St. Jovan is about as delight a picnic spot as you’re … Bydgoszcz Church of the Poor Clares This lovely red-brick Gothic church with a few Renaissance touches was built between 1582 and 1602 on the site of a previous wooden church and hospital. … Genoa Church of the Holy Annunziata, (Chiesa della SS. Annunziata del Vastato) No, it’s not in the prettiest square in Genoa and its imposing neoclassic façade doesn’t promise great things either but, when you step inside, and when you’ve … Genoa Church of Saint Mary of Castello (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello) Hidden away in the old town, this gem of a church comes as a surprise to those who stumble across it. After a short climb up from the port, the narrow alleyway … Herceg Novi Church of St Jerome Tucked away a peaceful little square in the lower quarter of the old town, the Church of St Jerome was built in the mid-19th century on the place as the … Cadiz Church of Our Lady of the Palms The Nuestra Señora de la Palma is found at the very end of one of Cádiz’s most engaging streets, a thoroughfare full of tapas bars and restaurants that will … Lubuskie Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Klępsk Ohrid Church of St Gjorgi Built in 1835 on the site of a much earlier church, this rather simple-looking building conceals a wealth of beauty inside in the form of several icon … Bydgoszcz Church of Holy Polish Martyrs Andorra la Vella Church Of Sant Roma De Les Bons This is a Romanesque church from the 12th century, which is dedicated to Sant Romà - no doubt one of the best things to see in Encamp, Andorra. There are some … Moscow Church of Pope Clement Contrary to what the name might suggest this is actually a Russian Orthodox church, one of two in the city named for a Roman pope and the main church of … Ohrid Church of St Bogorodica Bolnička Bolnička is the Macedonian word for hospital and, along with another similar church in Ohrid, this often overlooked little gem once served as a place of … Seville Church of the Divine Salvador Built on the site of an old mosque, Seville’s Church of the Divine Salvador is famous for its intricate altar and stunning interior art, making this an … Kutná Hora Church of Saint James in the village of Jakub The church was built in the 12th century at the expense of the noblewoman Marie of Švábenice, the sister of the founder of the Sedlec monastery, Miroslav. The … Kutná Hora Church of St. James The defining point of Kutná Hora’s skyline, St. James was finished in 1336 and was the region’s first stone church. Its tower is 86 metres tall. Interesting … Dubrovnik Church and Convent of Sigurata & Museum of Sigurata Convent To find this pink little baroque confection, you have to enter what looks like someone’s garden off an intimate side street. There was probably a church on … Shkodra Church of Our Lady of Shkodra Along the main road right below Rozafa Castle, this 17th century church is famous for a fresco that isn't there any more. The story goes that locals would pray … Split Church of St Philip Neri You’ll find this little church and its bell tower seemingly interspersed between two houses right on the waterfront. Its construction was initiated in … Amsterdam The Courtyard Church of the Martyrs of Gorcum Tucked away in a courtyard across the street from the Frankendael Park, this imposing church is dedicated to the Martyrs of Gorcum – 19 Dutch Catholic clerics … Aarhus Aarhus Cathedral The tallest church in Denmark? You’ve found it. Aarhus Cathedral stands a whopping 315ft tall, rising proudly over the humble architecture of the city like a … Kashubia Sts Peter and Paul Church This rather austere and unremarkable 19th century red brick church is worth a quick look inside if you’re not familiar with rural Polish churches. The rather … Seville Seville Cathedral The third-largest church building in the world (and the largest cathedral), Seville Cathedral is every bit as big as you think it is, possibly bigger. It also … Galway Galway Cathedral Built on the site of a former city jail, the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas (breathe) and thankfully also known simply as the Galway … Zurich Predigerkirche The elegant, Gothic forms of the Predigerkirche are only visible from one side, as on the other side it is partly integrated into the city’s central library. … Monaco St Paul's Angilcan Church A small Anglican church in Monte Carlo beautifully decorated inside, St Paul's Anglican Church is also considered an attraction in Monaco. Just looking at it … Monaco Saint Nicholas Cathedral (Notre Dame) Saint Nicholas Cathedral, also known as Notre Dame, is a Catholic church in Monaco-Ville near the Port of Fontvieille and overlooking the sea. The church … Poznan St. Martin's Church Although rather modest on the eyes, this is one of Poznań's, no Poland's, oldest churches, and the source of the city's extensive St.Petersburg Lutheran Church of St. Peter and St. Paul This church has been used for a variety of purposes over the years. Initially built to serve the growing German community in the 19th century, the church is … Plovdiv Dzhumaya Mosque At the heart of the pedestrian zone, Dzhumaya (Friday) Mosque is one of the oldest and largest in the Balkans.Its pink painted minaret stands a proud 23 metres … Amsterdam Oosterkerk Although Amsterdam is littered with churches old and new representing a wide variety of Christian denominations, some no longer function as houses of worship … Belgrade St Mark’s Church Serbia has no shortage of religious buildings, and Belgrade’s Church of St. Mark is without doubt one of its most striking. This Serbo-Byzantine beauty is … Dubrovnik Rozario Church and Confraternity Opposite the Dominican monastery is a further building which once formed part of the complex, and includes the diminutive Rosary church – nowadays used as an … Sofia Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Named after Saint Alexander Nevski, the patron saint of TsarAlexander II, a canonised prince who saved Russia from invading Swedish troops in 1240. Tsar … Sofia Banya Bashi Mosque Ideally located in the centre of Sofia close to the old (and still partially dilapidated) mineral baths, this brick building was built in 1576 and named after … Sofia Russian Church TEMPORARILY CLOSED For Political reasons... This small decorative church with its golden onion domes was built between 1912 and 1914, (by many of the same … Moscow Romanov Boyar House Before they were the Tsars of All Russia, the Romanovs were a rich boyar (merchant) family with a manor not far from the Kremlin. The house of Nik Sofia Boyana Church One of Bulgaria’s most significant historical treasures, listed on the Unesco World Cultural Heritage list. Set amongst tall old pine trees in the exclusive … Trieste Basilica di San Giusto Sitting atop the same hill as the Castle of San Guisto, the cathedral dedicated to the same patron Saint also offers spectacular views of the city and can be … Krakow St. Francis' Basilica Although it doesn’t look like much from the outside, the interior of St. Francis Basilica is absolutely worth popping in for, even if you could care less for … Grenoble Grenoble Cathedral It might not be particularly awe-inspiring from the outside, but ignore Grenoble Cathedral at your peril. This is just about as important as religious … Grenoble Saint Cecile Chapel Hold on, did we die and go to heaven? An old convent that had largely been neglected since the time of the French Revolution, the Saint Cecile Chapel is now a … Krakow Krakus Mound The oldest structure in Kraków, Krakus Mound is one of two prehistoric monumental mounds in the city and is also its highest point, providing incredible … Kaiserslautern Stiftskirche The Collegiate Church was built in the 13th century when Frederick I (Barbarossa) established a Premonstratensian monastery here. In 1511 the order was … Belfast & Northern Ireland Martyr's Memorial Free Presbyterian Church This austere '60s church was the preaching ground of its founder, Unionist political heavyweight and former First Minister the Rev Ian Paisley. Love him or … Санкт-Петербург Спас на Крови Петербургский храм носит официальное название Собор Воскресения Христова, но в народе он больше известен как «Спас на крови». Собор воздвигнут на том месте, … Санкт-Петербург Исаакиевский собор Полностью восстановленный внутри и снаружи, это один из самых больших и красивых соборов в Петербурге: просторный интерьер украшен золотой отделкой, мозаикой и … St.Petersburg St. Isaac's Cathedral Fully restored inside and out, St. Isaac’s is one of the world’s largest and most ornate cathedrals. The interior is adorned with gold trim, mosaics and … Sofia Sveta Nedelya Church Built at the end of the 19th century, this church is the direct successor of several smaller churches from medieval times and is said to lie directly above the … St.Petersburg Kazan Cathedral This cathedral, which was modelled on St. Peter's in Rome, is one of the city's most majestic. It was built from 1801 to 1811 to house the miracle-working Icon … Chisinau Nativity Cathedral Located in the central square of Chisinau, this cathedral is a slice of the city's religious heritage and history. Although modest on the outside, the inside … Malaga Santiago Church Located on Calle Granada, the Santiago Church has a couple of very impressive claims to fame. First of all, and the use of the word ‘first’ there is very … Malaga Málaga Cathedral If you are wandering around the centre of Málaga then it is nigh on impossible to miss the city’s eponymous cathedral. Well, we say ‘eponymous’, what we … Prague Břevnov Monastery Established in 992-993 by the Bishop of Prague, Vojtěch, and the Bohemian Prince, Boleslav II, Břevnov Monastery is the oldest Benedictine monastery in the … Malaga Sacred Heart Church We can still remember the very first time we found the Sacred Heart Church in Málaga. We sort of stumbled upon it in search of coffee at 6am (always a … Utrecht Pieterskerk The Pieterskerk is one of the oldest churches in Utrecht. Its construction began in 1039 and on 1 May 1048 it was consecrated by Bishop Bernold. Today, the … Utrecht Sint Willibrordkerk Most Dutch churches didn't have to take their surroundings into consideration when they were built. St. Willibrord's Church is a remarkable exception. When it … Utrecht Sint Augustinuskerk For more than 160 years St. Augustine's Church has been a prominent feature of the Oudegracht in Utrecht. Everyone can visit this church for a silent prayer, … Utrecht Nicolaikerk For centuries St. Nicholas was famous throughout the Netherlands as a protector of children who gave them gifts each year on 5 December, but also as the patron … Utrecht Domkerk The Dom Church draws large crowds for daily guided tours or just a moment of silence and peace. Construction of the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral began in 1284 … Olomouc St Wenceslas Cathedral St Wenceslas' Cathedral with its two-tower face is an integral part of the city skyline. The third, the southern tower standing 100.65 meters high, is the … Dortmund Reinoldikirche The oldest surviving church in Dortmund and named in honour of the patron saint of the city, Reinoldikirche stands on the ground of a former wooden church … Nuremberg St. Sebalduskirche The oldest church in Nuremberg dates back to around 1215. It's current form dates from a little later (about 1230) with very additions made over the … Nuremberg St. Elisabethkirche Dating from 1281, St. Elisabethkirche was originally the house of worship of the Order of German Knights. The Classical structure that stands on this spot … Cologne Dom The people of Cologne take great pride in the Dom, and there is no doubt that it forms a part of their psyche. Work on the great Gothic cathedral first started … Minsk Aleksander Nevsky Church Built inside the grounds of the city’s Military Cemetery to commemorate victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 and completed in 1898, this splendid … Katowice Garrison Church of St. Casimir Poland's first Functionalist Catholic church, Leon Dietz d’Army and Jan Zarzycki's breathtakingly simple design is worthy of further investigation. Built … Olomouc Chapel of St John Sarkander The Neo-baroque chapel of St John Sarkander is a two-storeyed building crowned with a dome with a lantern opening. In the middle of the chapel, there is a … Hannover Marktkirche Along with the Old Town Hall next door, the Market Church is considered to be the southernmost specimen of the northern German neo-Gothic style. Built in the … Kashubia Carthusian Church Monastery Built in 1380, this amazing Gothic church originally featured a simple shingle roof, which was changed into its now notorious coffin-shaped lead sheet iron … Poznan Former Philippine Congregation House The gorgeous yellow structure adjacent to St. Margaret’s is the former home of the order of priests founded by St. Philip Neri. Maribor The Parish Church of St. Martin in Kamnica Kamnica, a neighbouring town to Maribor, has a beautiful focal point - the parish church of St. Martin. In the late 18th century St. Martin's was renovated so … Cadiz Oratory of San Felipe Neri Cádiz is chock-full of impressive churches, but the Oratory of San Felipe Neri still manages to stand out amongst the crowd. This is largely because of its … Plovdiv Catholic Cathedral Constructed in the 1850s, it had the first organ in Bulgaria. A fire severely damaged it in 1931 and destroyed the wood-carved ceiling. Shortly afterwards it … Split St Michael’s Church This is the oldest mediaeval church on the Makarska Riviera, built at the end of the 11th century or the beginning of the 12th century. It has a unique … Батуми Церковь Святой Варвары Эта маленькая церковь расположена на территории бывшего военного госпиталя. Ее строительство началось в 1888 году, по распоряжению и при непосредственном … Bucharest Icon Church The Church of the Icon is named after the 17th century icon of the Holy Virgin in the nave, a gift from Constantin Brâncoveanu. A wooden church was built on … Stockholm Stockholm Cathedral Built in the 13th century, the Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan) is the oldest church in Stockholm boasting some priceless works of art such as the legendary … Berlin Berliner Dom The fourth incarnation of this Protestant church dating from 1905 might not look as massive if the Stadtschloss were still standing across Unter den Linden … Berlin Kaiser WIlhelm Gedächtniskirche The ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a stark reminder of wartime destruction, is West Berlin's landmark attraction. Kept as an open wound, the severe … Katowice SS Peter & Paul's Church Built to accommodate an expanding metropolitan congregation who outgrew the limited size of Kościół Mariacki, Katowice's other exemplary neo-Gothic church was … Katowice St. Anne's Church A welcome diversion from the smokestacks dominating the roofline of the district’s other side, this magnificent building incorporates Baroque design with two … Košice Dominican Church The oldest church in the city, the Dominican Church (or the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, to give it its exact name) was built way back in 1290 … Nuremberg St. Lorenzkirche Dating from 1250 with several later additions the wonderful St. Lorenzkirche is an absolute must-see. Of note is the Gothic west transept with its grotesque … Tbilisi City Guide Metekhi Church The Church of Assumption, is a rather unusual example of a domed Georgian Orthodox church. It was built by the Georgian king St Demetrius II circa … San Sebastian Catedral del Buen Pastor The neo-gothic Buen Pastor Cathedral is one of the icons of the city. The Cathedral was inaugurated in 1897 and is the perfect example of the foreign European … Tuzla Hadži Hasanova Mosque The Hadži Hasanova Mosque stands proudly at the arrival of Trg Slobode, like a joyful parent showing off the achievements of a darling child. Constructed in … Paris Sainte Chapelle Standing today as a great testimonial to a complex heritage of Christianity, the Sainte-Chapelle is a majestic, 13th-century chapel located on the Ile de la … Krakow Liban Quarry One of the creepiest, most forgotten places in Kraków, the Liban Quarry should first and foremost be a place of remembrance for the victims of the N Copenhagen Roskilde Cathedral The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with 800 yeas long history. It is the first gothic cathedral built with bricks in Scandinavia, constructed in … Utrecht (Nederlands) Pieterskerk De verwoestende orkaan die in 1674 de Domkerk in tweeën splitste, liet ook de nodige vernielingen achter bij de Pieterskerk. De romaanse kerk verloor namelijk … Leipzig Nikolaikirche Leipzig's elegant city-centre parish church is a medieval marvel founded in 1165 and dedicated to the patron saint of traders. Now Gothic in shape, the … Utrecht (Nederlands) Janskerk Het oudste gedeelte van dit kerkelijk gebouw werd in de 11e eeuw gebouwd als één van de vijf kapittelkerken die samen het Utrechtse kerkenkruis vormden. Helaas … Ljubljana St Joseph's Church Following the earthquake of 1895, the religious folk of Ljubljana vowed to get together every Easter to pray that such a terrible thing would never happen … Hamburg St. Michaelis Hamburg's main protestant church is the third to be built on this site. The current beautiful beast is the work of Johann Leonhard Prey and Ernst Georg … Hamburg St. Petri First mentioned in a document dating from 1195 and finding more or less its present shape and form around 1320, the mammoth St. Petri is a classic Gothic … Hamburg St. Nikolai Mahnmal First built as a chapel in 1195 dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, the St. Nicholas church was damaged three times by lightning and fires before the … Minsk Maria Magdalena Church Founded in 1847, this lovely little church with a fine octagonal bell tower and splendid dome was built on the site of an earlier wooden structure. Also on the … Тбилиси Католическая церковь Constructed in 1808 and exhibiting a mix of architectural styles including Baroque and Neo-Gothic. During the Soviet era it was used as a storehouse. It became … Utrecht (Nederlands) Nicolaikerk Sint Nicolaas staat in Nederland meer bekend als grote kindervriend die jaarlijks op 5 december cadeautjes uitdeelt dan als beschermheilige van zeevaarders en … Budapest Inner City Parish Church You'd never guess by looking at this church that it's the oldest building in Pest. The original 11th century Roman-style church was largely destroyed in the … Budapest St. Stephen's Basilica This church, the city's largest, was built on the site of the unholy 'Prank Theatre,' an animal-cruelty extravaganza in which bears, wolves and hyenas tore … Andorra la Vella Santa Coloma Church This is one of the oldest buildings on the territory of Andorra, which dates back to the 8th century. The frescos on the inside of the church are unfortunately … Milan Duomo A masterpiece of flying buttresses, 135 spires and 3200 statues, Milan's Gothic Duomo is truly breathtaking to behold. It is the third largest church in Europe … Dublin St Mary's Abbey Founded in 1139, St Mary’s was once Ireland's wealthiest Cistercian Abbey and played a large role in the affairs of state until its dissolution by Henry VIII … Budapest Cave Church The Cave Church of Gellért Hill was founded in 1924 following a pilgrimage of Pauline monks to Lourdes. The chapel was consecrated on Whit Sunday 1926, and … Dublin St Michan's Church Built in 1685, on the site of - by some 600 years - the oldest church on Dublin's North Side, this Church of Ireland parish houses what must be the … Dublin Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church Built in the early 1800s on the site of a 16th Century pre-Reformation Carmelite Priory, the church was actually founded in 1279. Step through the doors of … Sofia United Methodist Church Sofia Sunday service - at 10:00. This is our main service. Here God is worshipped with traditional songs and performances, including the music from a pipe organ. The … Johannesburg Die Pienk Kerk Once Auckland Park Wesleyan Church, built in 1903, this iconic Melville building has worn many hats over the decades. Today, Die Pienk Kerk is an unmistakably … Dublin Viking Splash Tours Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has nothing on this beast which has been roaming Dublin's streets and seas for around a decade. Sporting a Viking helmet in homage … Dublin St Audeon’s Church Beside Christ Church Cathedral, in the heart of the walled medieval city, sits Dublin's only remaining medieval parish church. Built between 1181-1212, under … Podkarpackie Radruż Orthodox Church - Tserkva Complex One of the oldest wooden Eastern Orthodox churches in Poland, the sublime 16th-century tserkva in Radruż is steeped in myth and history. While primarily a … Podkarpackie Blizne Parish Church of All Saints & its Complex A fine example of a regional wooden architecture from the late 15th century, this Roman Catholic Church with rich interiors was added to the UNESCO List in … Podkarpackie Chotyniec Greek Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God. One of the oldest and finest examples of wooden religious architecture in Poland, the tserkva in Chotyniec was first built around 1600. After the deportation … Podkarpackie Greek Catholic Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord This Greek Catholic church in Jarosław was established in 1717, when the then church brotherhoods of the Transfiguration (Spasa) and Epiphany received … Podkarpackie Benedictine Nuns’ Abbey & Holy Trinity Church The Benedictine Monastery in Przemyśl was founded thanks to Mother Mortęska, the abbess of the Benedictine monastery in Chełmno. She established a monastery in … Podkarpackie Turzańsk Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael the Archangel Seamlessly integrated into the sublime mountainous landscape between Bieszczady and the Low Beskids in Turzańsk, stands the charming Orthodox Church of St. … Podkarpackie Corpus Christi Collegiate Church The Jesuits came to Jarosław in 1573 and soon established a college which became a leading place of theological, educational and scientific study in Poland … Moscow The history of Kremlin The street plan of central Moscow forms an impressively ordered pattern of concentric circles, clearly marking the city's development outwards over the … Plovdiv Sveta Bogoroditsa An imposing sight whichever way you approach it. If you are coming from below, on ul. Saborna you will see an enormous flight of steps fanning out before you … Poznan The Little Prince Mural This cute mural of The Little Prince - the famous character from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 book of the same name - was created by the 'Open Doors' … Sofia St. George Rotunda This charming round red brick church dates back to the 4th century, although it did not become a church till the 6th century. It is Sofia's oldest preserved … Sofia St Sophia Church The oldest Eastern Orthodox Church in Sofia reopened to the public in 1999 after major restoration and renovation works, and once again plays an important role … Plovdiv St. Dimiter Nestled peacefully in a courtyard behind a high stone wall, this church's interior breaks with tradition. Rather than being covered in dark frescoes, the … Veliky Novgorod St. Sophia’s Cathedral St. Sophia’s cathedral, based on the design for the St. Sophia cathedral in Kiev (which is a Slavic version of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul), is one of the … Bucharest Doamnei Church One of Bucharest's many hidden churches: find it in the little courtyard behind Pizza Hut on the corner of Calea Victoriei and Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta. The … Bucharest Italian Church Juxtaposed by 1930s blocks on the busiest street in the city, the red brick Italian church looks a little uncomfortable in its setting. Look at it from the … Krakow St. Andrew’s Church One of the best-preserved Romanesque buildings in Poland, St. Andrew’s is one of the oldest buildings in Kraków and also a rare example of a fortress church. … Bucharest Apostles' Church One of the oldest churches in Bucharest (with parts dating back to the 16th century, when it served as the church of the Târnovului Monastery) the Apostles' … Plovdiv St. Marina Right at the edge of the Old Town, this church features a 17 metre high pagoda-shaped bell tower and brightly coloured frescoes. Sopot Garrison Church of St. George Designed by Louis von Tiedemann of Potsdam between 1899 and 1901 under the patronage of Empress Augusta Victoria (who chipped in 1,000 marks of her own money … Moscow Museum of Russian Impressionism With over more than 1000 square meters in space and multiple stories, the Museum of Russian impressionism is home to a cultural space that includes a … Moscow Moscow International Seventh-Day Adventist Church On Saterdays at 13:00 service in English. Tarnow St. Martin's Church One of three wooden churches in the immediate area of Tarnów, St. Martin's stands atop the hill of the same name overlooking the city, not far from the ruins … Moscow Armoury Chamber The Armoury Chamber is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace's complex. The 19th century museum purpose-built to house the nation’s gob-smacking collection of … Tarnow Tarnów Cathedral Dating from the 14th century with major additions and rebuilds in the 15th and 19th centuries, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, … Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Of Dublin's two city centre cathedrals - both Church of Ireland - Christ Church is older, with an early manuscript dating it back to … Warsaw Jesuit Church Built at the behest of King Zygmunt III Waza’s confessor, Piotr Skarga, this lovely little Renaissance church directly next to Warsaw Cathedral was c Dublin Lord Edward Close to Christ Church Cathedral, this venue is deceptive in a number of ways. From the outside, it’s pretty nondescript, just like many other older Dublin … Sofia Deutchsprachige evangelisch-luterische Kirchengemeinde An ecumenical community, open to contact with other evangelic congregations.Meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 17:00 in the building of the … Poznan Leprosarium of St. Lazarus Hidden in plain sight a stone’s throw away from Stary Browar, this unassuming white-walled, red-roofed building in Poznań’s struggling Wilda district has some … St.Petersburg St. Hyacinth's Church Krakow St. Bernardine's Church With most eyes and cameras pointing towards Wawel it’s easy to miss St. Bernardine’s, a church and monastery founded by St. John of Capistrano (1386-1456), a Fr Moscow Danilov Monastery This classical monastery, named after its founder, Alexander Nevsky's son Danil, has been in the news of late w
