St John Cantius Church

One of the most beautiful Polish churches in Chicago, built in 1898. There are several such Neo-Baroque – Neo-Renaissance style churches in Chicago and its vicinities. The interior of the church is especially ornate and even sumptuous.

Unity Temple in Oak Park

This church is considered to be the first modern building in the world, with immense influence on the development of architecture in the 20th century. It was built from reinforced concrete in 1908 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This is the Unitarian Universalist church in the congregation that was attended by Wright.

St Augustine Memorial Presbyterian Church

One of most beautiful churches in the southern states of United States, built in Neo-Renaissance style in 1889.

San Jose de Tumacacori church

Spanish colonial church from the late 18th century. A mission was established here in 1691.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

This Franciscan mission was constructed in the late 18th century in a Baroque style. The architecture and arts of the sumptuous structures unite European and local traditions.

Baboquivari Cave

Sacred cave of Tohono O’Odham people, center of their cosmology. According to their beliefs here lives I’itoi – protector of the people. Nearby are petroglyphs.

Ulupo Heiau

Enormous ancient temple with 55 by 43 m large platform. Walls of the platform rise up to 9 m tall. The temple reached the height of its importance around 1750 AD.

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau

The largest heiau – ancient Hawaiian temple – in O’ahu. It was built in the 17th – 18th century and the area of the elevated stone platform reaches almost 8,000 m².

Pu’ukohola Heiau

Last and one of the largest ancient Hawaiian temples, built sometime around 1790. The enormous stone platform is an impressive element of the landscape.

Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau

A site where those who broke the law could avoid the death sentence. This tradition continued until the early 19th century. Reconstructed temple, residence site for powerful chiefs.