Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
The oldest stone building in California. This church was constructed in 1794 and is the second oldest operating cathedral in the United States.
Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Alaska
Russian Orthodox church with an onion dome, built in 1907.
St. Michael’s Cathedral in Sitka, Alaska
Russian Orthodox church, built in 1848.
Church of the Holy Ascension in Unalaska
Old Russian Orthodox church, built in 1826.
French Huguenot Church in Charleston
This small church was built in 1844 in a sophisticated Gothic Revival style. This is the only independent Huguenot church in the United States. Huguenots fled from persecution in France and many came to South Carolina, often becoming rich and influential merchants.
Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Funchal
Ornate church in Mannerist and Portuguese Baroque styles, built by Jesuits in 1629 – 1647, fully completed in the middle of the 18th century. The interior of the church is ornate, even sumptuous.
Capela do Corpo Santo
This beautiful chapel was built in the 15th – 16th century. The main value is the exquisite interior, especially the numerous paintings on the ceiling.
Cathedral of Funchal
One of the oldest structures in Madeira, built in Gothic style in the 1490ies – 1518.
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
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.