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
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.
San Miguel Concá Mission
The smallest of the five gorgeous Sierra Gorda’s missions. Built in 1754 – 1758. Church has an elaborate, unusual façade in a mix of Baroque and indigenous styles.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Largest and oldest cathedral in Americas, built in lush Renaissance and Baroque style in 1573 – 1813.
Phát Diệm Cathedral
Ornate cathedral, built in 1891 in traditional Vietnamese style borrowing some elements from the European churches.
Hóladómkirkja
The largest traditional stone church in Iceland, built in 1763.
Hallgrímskirkja
The best known monument of architecture in Reykjavík – an impressive, 74.5 m tall church, designed in Art Deco style. Constructed in 1945 – 1986.
Palayoor Church of St. Thomas
Local community believes that Palayoor Church is the oldest church in India or even in the world. According to a legend it was built by St. Thomas in 54 AD.
Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt and the underground church
The most ancient church in Homs is Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt, the seat of the Syriac Orthodox archbishopric. Its history may be started in 59 AD.
Antakya Church of Saint Peter (cave church)
One of the oldest churches in the world, constructed the latest in the 3rd or 4th century AD. Rock-hewn buildings, with fine facade built by Crusaders sometimes around 1100 AD. Rock-cut passages extend from the church.