Church of St. Francis and the Chapel of Bones
One of the creepiest sites in Portugal, the bone chapel connected to the gold-leafed church, is literally lined with bones. Bones (including skulls) cover the walls and were placed there in the 15th c…
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Sevilla Cathedral
The third largest church in Europe and the largest Gothic church in the world, Sevilla's cathedral dates from construction in 1401. It marks the skyline of Sevilla and is extremely impressive up close and far away.
Jerónimos Monastery
This enormous white limestone monastery boasts beautiful cloisters and a unique Manueline church. King Manuel I built it to honor the discoveries made by Portugal's explorers during the country's gol…
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Established by French colonists, the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon was built between 1863 and 1860. The materials were imported from France, and the cathedral features beautiful Romanesque bell towers.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Very impressive cathedral in old town Estonia with ornate decorations and beautiful stained glass windows. Completed in 1900 when Estonia was part of the Russian empire, the cathedral is built in the Russian Revival style.