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.
Kaaba and Masjid-al-Haram
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
The oldest existing Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, founded in 1585. It was almost completely destroyed by Communists in 1939.
Kaali Crater
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
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.
Popa Taung Kalat
This beautiful monastic complex sits on top of an extinct volcanic plug, rising 170 – 180 meters over the surrounding area.
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.