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Oscar Niemeyer designed the famous cathedral in Brasilia. In 1956, Juscelino Kubitschek, the new president of Brazil, visited Niemeyer. He told him about his vision of building new national capital and invited him to lead the project. Niemeyer organized a zoning competition, | Oscar Niemeyer designed the famous cathedral in Brasilia. In 1956, Juscelino Kubitschek, the new president of Brazil, visited Niemeyer. He told him about his vision of building new national capital and invited him to lead the project. Niemeyer organized a zoning competition, | ||
+ | ==== Sagrada Familia ==== | ||
+ | Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, commonly known as the Sagrada Familia, is a sizable Art Nouveau Catholic church in Barcelona. The church was designed by Catalan artist Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926). Although still under construction, | ||
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+ | ==== The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed ==== | ||
+ | The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, also known as the Cathedral of the Protection of the Mother of God on the Moat, is located in Moscow and marks the exact center of the country' | ||
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+ | ==== The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed ==== | ||
+ | The Hagia Sophia was historically a Christian temple in the Byzantine Empire, then turned into a mosque after the capture of Istanbul (formerly called Constantinople) by the Turks in 1452, and has served as a museum since 1934 until today. The building was constructed in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages and gained its fame for its incredible, huge dome. At the time, it was the largest building in the world and a true engineering marvel. Its construction is believed to have changed the history of architecture, | ||
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+ | ==== Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá ==== | ||
+ | The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, in a small town not far from Colombia' | ||
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+ | ==== Our Lady of Las Lajas ==== | ||
+ | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary on the Rocks in Ipiales can be found near Colombia' | ||
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+ | ==== Gergeti Trinity Church ==== | ||
+ | The monastery, popularly known as Holy Trinity Church, is located near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is located on a hill, 2170 meters above sea level, on the left bank of the Terek River, with the peak of Kazbegi towering over it. Cminda Sameba was built in the 14th century and it is the only church in the province with a dome with a cross. It owes its fame to its isolated location in the steep mountains and beautiful landscape. | ||
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+ | ==== Hallgrímura Church ==== | ||
+ | Hallgrímura Church is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. It is 74.5 meters tall, making it the tallest church in Iceland and the sixth tallest structure in the country after the longwave transmitter radio mast in Hellissandur, | ||
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+ | ==== Chapel of the Holy Cross ==== | ||
+ | In the Red Rocks mountains in Sedona, Arizona, there is a Catholic chapel built in 1956. What makes it unique is that it was " | ||
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+ | ==== Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Seville ==== | ||
+ | The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The interior of this tabernacle will delight you more than the exterior. Here you will find amazing columns, arches, and an altar lined with gold. There is also the tomb of Christopher Columbus, a place you'll recognize from afar thanks to the club of tourists around it. Despite a large number of visitors, this place has a wonderful atmosphere. Adjacent to the cathedral is a shaded terrace and a magnificent Giralda tower. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== St. Mark's Basilica ==== | ||
+ | The best-preserved example of Byzantine architecture. St. Mark's Basilica is the main church and one of the most important monuments of Venice and Italy. Today it is probably the best-preserved example of Byzantine architecture. It stands in St. Mark's Square next to the Doge's Palace. The basilica, whose core is about 1,000 years old, with its five domes, arches and masquerade windows, and stunning interiors, is rightfully one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in the world. It is the Church of the Doge, the state church of the former Republic of Venice, the reliquary of St. Mark, and, since 1807, the cathedral. [([[http:// | ||
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+ | ==== Heddal Column Church ==== | ||
+ | The Column Church in Heddal (Heddal Stavkirke) is considered probably the most beautiful wooden church in Norway. But it is by far the largest. Like other similar churches, it was built in the 13th century. [([[https:// | ||
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