Patrick Shell

Storkyrkan in Stockholm, the oldest church in central Stockholm, features a famous wooden sculpture of St. George and the Dragon and the Sun Dog Painting.

Strahov Monastery near Prague, an 800-year-old abbey with a magnificent baroque library and a restaurant offering original monastery beer.

Strasbourg Cathedral in France, a Gothic cathedral known for its single tower, astronomical clock, and stained-glass windows, once the tallest building in Europe.

Tatev Monastery in Armenia, a 9th-century monastery offering breathtaking scenery, accessible via the world’s longest non-stop double track cable car.

Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland, a contemporary church built into solid rock, known for its copper dome and excellent acoustics.

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a Romanesque cathedral in Spain, is a symbol of the Way of St. James pilgrimage route, with beautiful stone…

The Montserrat Monastery near Barcelona, a 1,000-year-old monastery famous for housing the Virgin of Montserrat and offering stunning mountain views.

The New Coventry Cathedral, built in the 1950s, stands opposite the ruins of the Old Coventry Cathedral, featuring beautiful stained glass and a mural of…

The Roman Catholic Italian Chapel on the Orkney Islands, built by Italian POWs during WWII, is a stunning chapel with beautiful frescos and intricate ironwork.

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, a Renaissance masterpiece built on St. Peter’s tomb, designed by Michelangelo and Raphael, attracting thousands of visitors.