Erfurt Cathedral
Erfurt's cathedral is where Martin Luther became a priest. It's visually stunning and inside has a lovely preserved choir.
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Notre Dame
Perhaps the most famous gothic cathedral in the world, Notre Dame is located on the Isle de la Cite in the heart of Paris. It is particularly famous for its spectacular rose woods of stained glass an…
Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile
This is a remarkable cathedral, predominantly for its orange brick mass and brightly and intricately painted interior. While many cathedrals seem the same after you've visited a few, this one will stand out in your mind.
Rocamadour
Rocamadour, once one of Europe's top pilgrimage sites, today offers stunningly dramatic views, a nice walk down to explore its cathedral built into a cliff, and thousands of years of history.
Abbaye de Fontfroide
The Abbey was created in 1093 by a group of Benedictine monks and at one point became one of the richest Cistercian monasteries in the Christian world. Today it offers an extremely interesting historical tour of a beautifully intact abbey and is frankly impressive.
Cathedral of Syracuse
Syracuse's cathedral is remarkable more for its history than its decor. The cathedral was built on the site of a Greek temple whose columns are still visible as elements of the structure's wall. It's worth a visit to see that alone.
Cathedral of Barcelona
No, this is not Barcelona's most famous cathedral - that honor goes to Sagrada Familia - but this is Barcelona's huge Gothic cathedral from the 14th century (minus the 19th century facade) which played a significant part in the history of the city.
Cattedrale di Palermo
Palermo's massive cathedral is worth stopping by if you're in the area, but it pales in comparison to the intimate beauty of Capella Palantina or the grandeur of Monreale Cathedral.
Cattedrale di Monreale
One of Sicily's best-known tourist attractions, this Norman cathedral sits atop a hill above Palermo, the island's capital and largest city. While it's definitely worth a visit, we didn't find it quite as impressive as Capella Palantina.
Salamanca Cathedral
Built in 1513, the "new" cathedral was built directly next to the 12th century Romanesque one already standing there, creating a uniquely blended church.