These Christian places of worship are absolutely worth appreciating. Their
dazzling architectural details paired with incredible materials and striking
surroundings are a sight to behold.
These Churches Will Leave You Speechless. Enjoy! :)
The Air Force Academy Chapel, Colorado Springs in Colorado is an all-faiths
house of worship designed to meet the spiritual needs of all cadets.
It's the most recognizable building at the U.S. Air Force Academy and the most
visited man-made tourist attraction in Colorado.
This aluminum, glass, and steel structure features 17 spires that shoot 150
feet into the sky and is truly a site to behold!
The Church of Hallgrimur is both a national monument, dedicated to the
most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrimur Petursson, and a mid-town
parish church with a vibrant parochial life. The parish is part of the
Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Iceland.
Reaching 74.5 meters (244 ft) height, it's the fourth tallest architectural
structure in Iceland. It took 38 years to build it. Construction began
in 1945 and ended in 1986.
Las Lajas Cathedral was built in 1916 inside the canyon of the Guaitara
river because it is where, according to local legend, the Virgin Mary
appeared. It's practically hanging over the abyss and this is one reason
it is considered the most beautiful church in Colombia.
The Cathedral is at 100 meters high from the bottom of the canyon, being
connected with a 50 meters tall bridge to the other side of the ravine.
It took 33 years, from 1916 to 1949, to finish the present church and it
was all financed by devoted local churchgoers.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut de Ronchamp is iconic of Christianity's
sacred architecture, revolutionizing 20th century religious architecture. The
chapel sits on the Bourlemont hilltop, dominating the 'Belfort gap' between
the Vosges and Jura mountain ranges. When it rains, water pours off the
slanted roof onto a fountain, creating a dramatic waterfall.
The Chapel Notre-Dame-du-Haut in Ronchamp, France was designed by famous Le
Corbusier and was completed in 1954. The way he made use of light in his work
makes it even more exceptional.
The Segovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located
in the main square of the city of Segovia, Spain. The church, dedicated to
the Virgin Mary, was built in the mid-16th century. It was the last Gothic
cathedral built in Spain - Built at the highest point of the town.
The huge monument dominates the city skyline, and you'll see its huge bell
tower sticking out above the rooftops from a lot of places around the city.
Dedicated to the apostle James, son of Zebedee, this chapel contains a
beautiful Baroque altarpiece, and features walls decorated with angels
carrying instruments.
The Pisa Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to
the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa,
Italy. It is a notable example of Romanesque architecture, in particular
the style known as Pisan Romanesque.
The Pisa Cathedral is indeed a work of art inspired by and mingled with
sheer religious devotion.
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, Spain stands as one of the best
examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. It took over 200 years to have it built,
from 1226 to 1493. It's one of the three 13th century High Gothic cathedrals in
Spain.
The Primate Cathedral is considered to be the most spectacular piece of Spanish-
Gothic architecture, and one of the most important examples of High Gothic
structures in Spain - the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain.
The Sagrada Familia is a truly exceptional temple, the result of the work
of genius architect Antoni Gaudi. Today, more than 135 years after the
laying of the cornerstone, construction continues on the Basilica.
The Sagrada Familia is a one-of-a-kind temple, for its origins, foundation
and purpose. Gaudi has world-renowned masterpieces spread throughout Barcelona,
although none have quite an interesting background like La Sagrada Familia.
The temple is absolutely breathtaking and is one of the most
amazing churches in the world.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Moscow, Russia
is the only place in the capital of Russia where the atmosphere of the real church
and the sounds of a large pipe-organ combine.
A neo-gothic 'Piece of Europe' in the center of Moscow is visited annually by
more than 120,000 listeners. They enjoy organ, ancient, classical, spiritual
and modern music.
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England has been a place of Christian worship continuously for
over 1,300 years, since Osric, an Anglo-Saxon prince, founded a religious house
here in 678-9 AD.
Home to the tomb of King Edward II, this magnificent 1,300-year-old cathedral
was also a filming location for the Harry Potter movies.
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