Religious Places

Azerbaijan derives its name from Atropatene, the Greek translation of an Old Persian word meaning “the Land of Holy Fire”. As such, the co… Read the rest

The Udvada Atash Behram (fire temple) is the holiest in India and the oldest continually used fire temple in the world. It has become an important pil… Read the rest

The Parsis belong to the Zoroastrian community of Persia, who emigrated to India in the 8th century, after the Arab-Islamic invasion. The historical d… Read the rest

Annunciation Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia once served as the spiritual center of this robust trade city. Located on the picturesque bank of th… Read the rest

The hermitage of Sant’Antonio da Padova is a suggestive rural chapel object of strong devotion and destination of many pilgrims. Along the… Read the rest

The Abbey of San Nicolò, one of the most beautiful in southern Umbria, is located just outside the walls of the medieval village of San Gemini. Accord… Read the rest

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Novoyarmorochny) is located in the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. A breathtaking piece of architecture, it… Read the rest

The Clean Ponds area’s jewel is the masterpiece of Russian architecture – the Church of the Archangel Gabriel built in the 18th century by the f… Read the rest

Church of All Saints in Moscow, one of the oldest churches in the capital, is located on Slavyanskaya Square in the city’s historic Kulishki District.… Read the rest

The majestic temple of the Assumption, which is also called the Great Ascension, decorates the square of Nikitsky Gate. The first wooden church on thi… Read the rest