Archbasilica of St John Lateran
The most important church for Catholics of the world. One of the oldest world’s churches, operating since 318 or 324.
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice
The last and most beautiful “plague church” in Venice. One of the most outstanding Baroque structures, built in 1631-1687.
Pisa Cathedral
An impressive monument of European medieval Romanesque architecture, the cathedral was started in 1063 and rebuilt several times. Next to it, the baptistry was started around 1153 and the construction of the famous leaning bell tower was started in 1173-1372.
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
One of the most interesting and largest churches in Italy, a destination of more than 5 million pilgrims every year.
St Mark’s Basilica (Saint Mark’s Basilica)
A building of unusual beauty and splendor, it is one of the most important Byzantine architectural monuments in the world, constructed in 1094.
Modjadji cycad forest
Largest cycad (Encephalartos transvenosus) forest in the world (530 ha), resembles a prehistoric world, area of unusual beauty. Some cycads reach the height of 12 – 12.2 meters. Closely linked to the history of local, legendary Rain Queens.
Parks and gardens
Planned spaces with visually attractive displays of plants and architecture – fountains, sculptures, and other structures.
Palaces and country houses
The category of palaces and country houses includes large and showy residences that have served to express the power of their owners.
Castles
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Houses 🢖 Castles Category Castles Described castles What is included in this category? This category includes fortified buildings – houses of influential and rich people. This seemingly simple definition though does not set strict limits and in a lot of cases, it is not entirely clear whether a building is a castle or not. […]
St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall
Northernmost cathedral in the British isles, an excellent example of Norman architecture. Construction started in 1137, built over 300 years. Dungeon – prison under the church.
