Monthly Archives: November 2018

The Cathedral is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia and the reputed burial place St James, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. Historically a place of pilgrimage, it marks the traditional end … Continue reading →

The Sagrada Família  (Church of the Holy Family ) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Barcelona. The construction of the church designed by Antoni Gaudí in the style of the Modernisme was begun in 1882 and is to be completed … Continue reading →

Templo de San Juan is home to the fiercely independent Chamulans, a Mayan subgroup. Beside the plaza filled with vendors is their main church, this is one of the few churches I’ve been to that charges admission (20 pesos). Go … Continue reading →

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Spanish city of Burgos. Its construction began in 1221, following French Gothic patterns. It had major changes in the 15th and 16th … Continue reading →

This is the finest example of Early English Gothic (1190-1300), it serves as a place of worship, where every monarch since William the Conqueror has been crowned and recounts the country’s history with the graves of 17 monarchs from Henry … Continue reading →

When one thinks they have seen the most spectacular places (Palatine Chapel above), this may have been better – simply for the huge size of the church, endless wall mosaics, the unbelievable marble carving in the Chapel of the Crucifix, … Continue reading →

This has become my favourite church easily comparable to the Burgos Cathedral in Spain (or even the lovely tiny church in Fort Good Hope, NWT, Canada). It was built between 1883-1907 on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated. It … Continue reading →

This is Palermo’s top tourist attraction in a city with the most beautiful Christian churches in the world. The chapel was built by Roger II after 1130 using Byzantine, Islamic and Latin artists. Dedicated to St Peter, it has possibly … Continue reading →

Capital and largest city: Rome 41°54′N 12°29′E Official languages: Italian. Ethnic Groups: Italian 91.5%, others 8.5% Religion: 74.4% Catholic Church, 22.6% Irreligious, 3.0% other Formation: Unification March 1861, Republic June 1946, Foundation EEC Jan 1958 Area: Total 301,340 km2 (71st). Water 2.4% Population: 60,483,973 … Continue reading →