Patrick Shell

Saint Basil Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, an iconic Orthodox church with colorful domes, located in Red Square, built in 1555.

Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, a Gothic church commissioned by King Louis IX in 1248, known for its 15-meter-tall stained glass windows depicting biblical stories.

Salisbury Cathedral in England, a stunning Gothic cathedral with the UK’s tallest spire, housing one of the four remaining copies of the Magna Carta.

Burgos Cathedral in Spain, a Gothic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a massive dome, white statues, and intricate details.

The Meteora monasteries in Central Greece, perched on sandstone rock pillars, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by monastic orders since the 9th century…

The Monastery of Batalha in Portugal, a stunning Dominican convent built in the late 14th century, known for its architectural beauty and quiet cloisters.

The Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed between 1501 and 1601, housing Vasco de Gama’s tomb and significant historical events.

Notre-Dame de Paris, a Gothic cathedral on Île de la Cité, featuring flying buttresses, sacred artifacts, and significant restorations after the French Revolution.

Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria, known for its Neobyzantine central church, museum, and cave where Saint John Rilski lived as a…

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, a former Christian basilica and mosque, now a museum, retaining both Christian and Islamic features with centuries-old mosaics.