Religious Places

The ancient church of San Gaudenzio in Baceno is located in the Piedmontese province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, about 10 km from the Swiss border, a nat… Read the rest

The Shrine of Jasna Gora (Luminous Mountain) is visited every year by more than 4 million Catholic pilgrims. There is the Black Madonna painted accord… Read the rest

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, which dominates all of Paris from the top of its white dome, is located in the heart of the Montmartre district and… Read the rest

Several beautifully preserved historical cathedrals and churches stand out within the walls of the Kremlin. Built at different times, by master crafts… Read the rest

Between 1215 and 1240 the fortress became a fortified city. The Bull of Pope Innocent IV of December 6, 1247 led to the creation of the first independ… Read the rest

This ancient temple of Devi Danteshwari is said to be one of the 52 sacred Shakti peethas. Goddess Parvati is the main deity here and the temple is mo… Read the rest

Prominently located in axis with the principal entrance of Sunder Nursery stands the tomb now referred to as Sunder Burj. With exquisitely ornamented… Read the rest

Quite a spectacle the Mahakali Caves are the remains of one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of Mumbai. The carvings and the knowledge of Buddha and… Read the rest

St. Paul’s Church is a popular landmark in Diu and garners the attention of both locals as well as tourists. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Im… Read the rest

The Company Church is the pinnacle of baroque in Latin America, and is known as the Jewel of America. Started to be built in 1605, it took 160 years t… Read the rest