Rihab Church of St. George and its underground “church”
Rihab Church of St. George was built ~ 530 AD and is in ruins now. Some researchers consider this to be the oldest church in the world, from 33 – 70 AD.
Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark, Jerusalem
The Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark contains library with valuable manuscripts. Possible site of the earliest Christian shrine in the world.
Cenacle – the site of the Last Supper
Legendary site – possible location of The Last Supper. This has been an important pilgrimage site with many structures built and destroyed. The current shrine was built in Gothic style. It is undated, from the 12th – 14th century. It is a mystery – who built it and when.
Dura-Europos house church
One of the oldest Christian house churches – a family house that was converted into church sometimes around 233 – 256 AD. Possibly the oldest church in the world. It is adorned with frescoes – possibly the oldest Christian paintings.
Top 10 most beautiful churches of Italy
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Top 10 most beautiful churches of Italy Publication Top 10 most beautiful churches of Italy In short Italy has been the powerhouse of European art and architecture. Here are located many of the world’s most beautiful buildings that have been replicated and copied all around the world. This article lists the greatest churches […]
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.
