Churches

This 16th-century hilltop chapel is one of the oldest churches in Old Goa.

One of the smallest churches in the United States is located along the side of the road in a residential neighborhood.

This Greek Orthodox church houses the mummified body of St. Spyridon.

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.

One of the world's largest amber altarpieces is housed within this reconstructed medieval church.

Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.

This small chapel built into rock is the oldest place of worship in Luxembourg.

An unusual structure of stone and glass honoring one of Japan’s most eminent Christian leaders who founded the non-church movement.

Angels and demons watch over newspapers in this deconsecrated church.

The smallest chapel in Europe is a moving testament to the love between a husband and wife.

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

The ruins of a world-renowned medieval hospital.

A martyred saint built a nunnery and school for girls here known as the "Parthenon."

Four hundred years ago, this turned-about message was carved into one of Winchester Cathedral's exterior walls.

A massive mammoth bone has been on display inside this church since the 18th century.

A haunting—but not haunted—chapel remains in the woods.

Dine on superb local staples in a converted historic church.