Ottobeuren Abbey
Founded in 764. This abbey has a church that is one of the most ornate Baroque and Rococo buildings in world, built in 1737-1766.
Hagia Sophia
A former Orthodox basilica built between 532 – 537 AD, it is now a mosque. Possibly the highest achievement of Byzantine architecture, it has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Constructed in 532 – 537.
Boddam Church
Ruins of Chagossian church in abandoned plantation village.
Borgund stave church
The best preserved Norse stave church, built in between 1180 – 1250 AD, contains runic inscriptions. Representative of the unique Norse wooden architecture that unites Viking, Celtic and Roman elements.
Haczów Church
Wooden church in Gothic style, constructed in the late 14th century (1388?). Interior is covered with polychrome paintings from 1494. Largest Gothic wooden church in Europe, oldest wooden church in Poland.
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
Here was located one of the oldest churches in Americas: the first wooden church was built here in 1521. Current structure was built in the 17th century. Explorer Juan Ponce de León is buried here.
Siena Cathedral of Santa Maria
A beautiful building that unites Romanesque and Gothic styles, constructed in 1215 – 1263.
Assisi Basilica (Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi)
Christian pilgrimage site of global importance, built in 1228 – 1253.
Florence Cathedral
One of the most impressive churches in the world, the largest building in medieval Europe. Constructed in 1296 – 1469. Designed mostly in Gothic style, but considered to be one of the first Renaissance buildings.
Orvieto Cathedral
Splendid and unusual building, built in 1290 – 1591.