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.
Tag: religion
Chiesa di Santa Caterina d’Alessandria
A beautiful baroque church in Palermo. Highlights include the old convent and terrace with views of the city.
Ninh Binh Tour
A fantastic day trip from Hanoi that mixes natural beauty with history and culture. You'll see Hoa Lu ( Cố đô Hoa Lư), Vietnam's beautiful historic capital, cruise the rivers near Tam Coc, and see Bich Dong Pagoda.
Wat Arun
Much smaller than either Wat Pho or the Grand Palace, Wat Arun is nonetheless one of Bangkok’s most iconic sights. It’s the only wat in Bangkok that tourists are allowed to climb.
Wat Pho
Wat Pho is a large temple complex with numerous religious buildings, hundreds of Buddhas, and a massage school. Be sure to see the reclining Buddha and to get a reasonably priced massage.
Grand Palace Bangkok
Bangkok’s most popular site houses several temples and religious buildings as well as the palace and a few government buildings. Every structure on the palace grounds is ornately decorated and stunningly beautiful. The religious buildings on the raised terrace to your left as you enter were particularly beautiful.
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.
Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám)
A tranquil Confucian temple in the center of Hanoi. The temple is a series of beautifully kept lawns lined with trees, stone courtyards, and temples. It is a remarkably peaceful spot in such a bustling, overwhelming city.
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.