Patrick Shell

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flowers, or Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, built between 1296 and 1436, includes the Baptistery and Giotto’s…

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Hill in Olomouc, Czechia, is a grand Baroque basilica, elevated to Basilica Minor by the pope in…

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Umbria, Italy, a 13th-century church, features two levels adorned with carvings, frescoes, and golden touches, attracting pilgrims…

St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, a Byzantine gem, is famous for its gold mosaics, biblical scenes, and treasures from Venetian crusades, with 500 columns and…

This famous Gothic church in London, next to the Palace of Westminster, is the site of royal weddings, burials, and the resting place of around…

An excellent example of English Baroque, this church was built by Christopher Wren in the late 17th century.

The largest Protestant church in Germany, built between 1894 and 1905, showcases Renaissance and Baroque Revival styles by Julius and Otto Raschdorff.

Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest church in Iceland, is noted for its unique design inspired by natural elements and offers panoramic views of Reykjavik.

Aarhus Cathedral, Denmark’s longest and tallest church, began construction in 1190 and was rebuilt in 1500 in Gothic style, featuring beautiful frescoes and a ship…

Built between 1137 and 1160, this cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Vienna, with Gothic and Romanesque elements and notable historical events.