Haczów Church

Haczów Church, Poland

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.

Kaaba and Masjid-al-Haram

Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The largest mosque in the world was built in 638 AD to surround the Kaaba – the holiest site of Islam. Contains several other sacred places, including Zamzam Well which is widely believed to be a miraculous natural spring but in reality, is handmade well.

Erdene Zuu monastery

Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery, Mongolia

The oldest existing Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, founded in 1585. It was almost completely destroyed by Communists in 1939.

Kaali Crater

Kaali crater, Estonia

Fairly recent (7 600 – 4 000 years old), well-preserved meteorite craters. The largest crater has a diameter of 110 m and 22 m depth. It has a lake at its bottom and exposed limestone along its rim. The fall of the meteorite created legends.

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, Puerto Rico

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.

Popa Taung Kalat

Taung Kalat, Burma

This beautiful monastic complex sits on top of an extinct volcanic plug, rising 170 – 180 meters over the surrounding area.

Florence Cathedral

Florence Cathedral in the night, Italy

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.