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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Corpus Christi Church and Convent
This church from 1607 is a nice quick visit, boasting a Last Supper altarpiece. At the convent half a block down you can buy items from the cloistered nuns by ringing the buzzer near the sign that says "Venta de Dulces."
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…
Old St. Pauls Cathedral
Beautiful church constructed mostly of Kauri wood. Nice on the outside, breathtaking on inside.…
Bled Island
Visit the most recognizable part of Lake Bled, Bled Island in the middle of the Lake.
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.
Bich Dong Pagoda
A pagoda complex built in 1428, Bich Dong is a picturesque set of three temples built on the side of a beautiful mountain overlooking rolling fields and rice paddies. Be sure to hike to all three pagodas, and then ascend past the last one of a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside.
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.
Roskilde Cathedral
By far the most impressive church in Scandinavia. Dubbed “Denmark’s Westminster Abbey,” Roskilde Cathedral dates from the 1100s and is the burial place for the royal family; 40 kings and queens of Denmark are buried here. The church itself is enormous and beautifully decorated.
Church of Our Saviour (Vor Frelsers Kirke)
A 17th-century baroque church. Its primary feature is the 300-foot spire, which you can pay to climb. It's 400 steps to the top, the last 150 of which are on the exterior of the spire. We think the price and the effort are worth it for the incredible views of the city.