Stavrovouni Monastery

Stavrovouni Monastery

One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. According to a legend, it was founded in 327-329 AD by Saint Helena who brought a piece of the Holy Cross there.

Monastery of Saint Anthony

Monastery of Saint Anthony

A Coptic monastery and the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world. Saint Antony started to live in a small cave there around 311 AD and some decades later his disciples joined.

Aglona Basilica and monastery

Aglona Basilica

The most important pilgrimage church in Latvia. This basilica was constructed in 1768 – 1780 together with a monastery.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac

This Franciscan mission was constructed in the late 18th century in a Baroque style. The architecture and arts of the sumptuous structures unite European and local traditions.

Mission San Diego de Alcalá

Mission San Diego de Alcalá

The first Franciscan mission in California, founded in 1769. Established by Spaniards and long inhabited by Kumeyaay Indians.

La Purisima Mission

La Purisima Mission, California

The best-preserved Spanish mission in California, with nine buildings. Established in 1787, after an earthquake rebuilt in its current site in 1812.

Santa María del Agua de Landa

Santa María del Agua de Landa

The last of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1768. Church has elaborate, sumptuous façade that has been made by very skilled artisans.

San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco

San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco

The best preserved of the five Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1744 – 1762. Church has a sumptuous façade influenced by the Baroque style and at the same time representing the indigenous art.

Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol

Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol

The most elaborate of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1766. The ornate façade of the church symbolises the mercy.

Santiago Mission in Jalpan

Santiago Mission in Jalpan

The first completed Franciscan mission in Sierra Gorda, built in 1751 – 1758. The gorgeous church has opulent façade that includes the elements of Baroque and local architecture and art.