Patrick Shell

The Cathedral Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tarnow, Poland, a Gothic-style Catholic church built around 1330, features a painting of St. Peter, baroque…

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a Baroque-Gothic structure built over Saint James’ tomb, is the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage…

La Seu in Mallorca, Spain, a Gothic cathedral founded in the 13th century, boasts a vast nave, over 60 stained glass windows, and elements by…

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a pinnacle of French Gothic art, built in the 12th century, features asymmetric towers, illuminated sculptures, and vibrant…

The Basilica Santa Maria della Neve in Cuglieri, Sardinia, offers stunning hilltop views and a beautiful interior, best accessed by walking from the old town.

Sacré-Coeur in Paris, located at the highest point in Montmartre, was completed in 1914 and consecrated in 1919, inspired by Bishop Fournier’s speech on moral…

The Black Church in Brasov, Romania, a 15th-century Gothic monument, features the largest bell in Romania, an extensive Anatolian carpet collection, and regular organ concerts.

The Blue Church in Bratislava, known for its distinctive blue color and fairy-tale architecture, was built between 1909 and 1913 in Art Nouveau style.

The majestic Cadiz Cathedral in Spain took 116 years to complete, blending Baroque and Neoclassical styles, with a dome of golden tiles and the crypt…

Notre-Dame des Doms in Avignon, France, a Romanesque cathedral from 1111, features a 20-foot golden Mary statue, Pope John XXII’s mausoleum, and a 15th-century fresco….