The largest religious building in Russia is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which is located in Moscow. Initially, the temple was designed by the architect Ton, its construction began in 1839. However, in 1931 the temple was destroyed and later rebuilt in its original place.

Its reconstruction ended in 1997. The temple has grandiose dimensions: its height is 105 meters; in general, the temple building looks like an equilateral cross. The architecture of the temple is inspired by Byzantine traditions, the interior decoration also impresses with its luxury, borrowed from the Byzantine Orthodox religion.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg

The famous St. Isaac's Cathedral is located in St. Petersburg. This creation of the architect Montferrand was built in 1818-1858. The cathedral is dedicated to Isaac of Dalmatia, on the day of whose memory Peter 1 was born. The building of the temple is made in the style of late classicism. This grand temple is currently listed as a monument of historical and cultural heritage.

Now there is a museum there, and anyone can appreciate the beauty of the interior decoration, as well as climb the stairs to the observation decks of the temple and see the majestic panoramas of St. Petersburg. The height of the cathedral is 101.5 meters, its length and width are about 100 meters. Gilded domes, marble interior decoration, as well as generous decoration of the interior with mosaics and bas-reliefs - all this is fully present in the temple.

Annunciation Cathedral, Voronezh

Annunciation Cathedral is located in Voronezh. Its creator was the architect Shevelev. The architectural style of this temple is Russian-Byzantine. The emergence of this temple is associated with the date of foundation of the city of Voronezh itself - with 1586. At first, the temple was wooden. Then it was repeatedly rebuilt and replenished with artistic and religious values. During the years of the Great Patriotic War the cathedral was destroyed.

Its restoration took place only in 1998, but in a different place. In addition, the new cathedral is made in a different style and all its interior decoration was created anew. The dimensions of the temple look impressive even against the background of modern skyscrapers: its height is 85 meters.

Ascension Cathedral, Yelets

The Ascension Cathedral, designed by the architect Ton, is located in the town of Yelitsa. Its construction began in 1845 and lasted 44 years. In 1934, the cathedral was closed, and a granary was arranged in its building. Already in 1947, at the insistence of the inhabitants, it was opened, and it is still a functioning church today. And now [October, 2012] it is undergoing external restoration work.

The interior space is striking in its beauty and majestic vaults. The cathedral is divided into 3 halls: summer and winter and lower. The height of the cathedral is 74 meters and the length is 84 meters. The cathedral impresses not only with its size, but also with the beauty of the art exhibition: icon-paintings and paintings on biblical scenes adorn everything internal walls and vaults of the temple.

New Fair Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, Nizhny Novgorod

The New Fair Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, built in Nizhny Novgorod in 1880, is still active today. It was built according to the project of the architect Dahl, who gave it a solemn and majestic look.

In 1929, the temple was closed, and its carved iconostases were used for firewood. In the 40s, the interior of the temple was completely destroyed by fire. Since 1983, the restoration of the cathedral began, and already in 1992, church services began to take place here. At present, the temple has many relics, in particular, an icon with a particle of the relics of the patroness of family happiness Matrona of Moscow.

Church of the Savior on Blood, St. Petersburg

The Church of the Savior on Blood in St. Petersburg was erected in memory of the assassination attempt on Alexander 2, as a result of which he was mortally wounded. The temple was built on voluntary donations collected throughout Russia, and was conceived as a monument to the deceased tsar. The 9-domed temple rises to 81 meters. The architecture of this temple is made in the Russian style.

The laying of the temple took place in 1883. The temple operated before the revolution, then they wanted to demolish it, but still the cathedral has survived to this day. Since 1971, the temple has become a cultural monument. The temple is skillfully decorated with various materials: granite, enamel and mosaics, which gives it extraordinary beauty and grandeur.

Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral, St. Petersburg

Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral, made in the Empire style, is located in St. Petersburg. The architect Stasov worked on its creation in 1828-1835. The temple was created for the Izmailovsky regiment. In the Cathedral there are relics and shrines, in particular, a particle of the cross of the Lord and Golgotha. The domes of the temple were painted with golden stars on a blue background - this was the desire of Nicholas 1.

The temple was periodically moved and completed, and its fund was replenished with various values. During the next reconstruction, a fire broke out, as a result of which the main dome of the temple burned down. Currently, restoration work is underway in the cathedral.

Trinity Cathedral, Pskov

Trinity Cathedral is located in Pskov. It is made in the style of late classicism, the first mention of this temple dates back to the 10th century, and its active construction was carried out at the end of the 17th century. The fate of this temple is not easy: it was destroyed and rebuilt 3 times. The last version of the temple has survived to this day. Its main compositional solution is 5 domes, which symbolize Christ and the Evangelists.

The cathedral is open for church services. The white-stone cathedral is especially beautiful at night, as it looks majestic. In the cathedral there is a church dedicated to Seraphim of Sarov.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Dzerzhinsky city

The Transfiguration Cathedral is part of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery, which is located in the Moscow region in the city of Dzerzhinsky. The monastery was founded by Dmitry Donskoy in 1380. The monastery was repeatedly ruined during enemy raids, and then rebuilt again. The Transfiguration Cathedral was built under the direction of the architect Kaminsky in 1880-1894.

It became the central part of the architectural composition of the monastery. In 2004 a new iconostasis was built. The interior painting of the cathedral was made by famous artists. Church services are currently held in the cathedral at the monastery.

The first temples of the world appeared in ancient times and not only as religious buildings - they reflected the search for God inherent in man. I have seen many temples in my travels. What are they different. Their splendor amazes our imagination. And it's hard to pick which one is better. Each temple has its own peculiarity and history. In the temple, we touch something incomprehensible and beautiful, where we want to escape from the mundane, and to know the truth.

) (Salisbury Cathedral) - located in the medieval city of Salisbury, spread out in a lowland between the hills of England. It is located on a huge green meadow, and stretches high up completely built in the Gothic style. The official name of Salisbury Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. The old cathedral is 800 years old.

Cathedral Or (Ely)- a cathedral in the city of Ely, 24 km northeast of Cambridge (England). Its local name is "ship among the swamps", as its relief form rises above the surrounding flat marshy surroundings.

exists in downtown Bath. This is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul - a magnificent Gothic temple, one of the largest Gothic churches in the west of Britain. It was founded in 676 as a Christian nunnery, a little later it was transformed into a male monastery. It was handed over to members of the monastic order of St. Peter.

collegiate church of St. Peter This is a Gothic church in London. Architecturally, Westminster Abbey has the shape of a Latin cross. Majestic columns are directed skyward. Westminster Abbey was founded in 1065 on the site of old churches by the monk Edward. It was within the walls of the abbey that the main part of the work of translating the Bible into English was carried out.

rises on a hillock at the end of the village, creating an idyll of the English countryside. He flaunted a high pediment against the backdrop of the village. At first glance, the church seems too big for the village, as the building with a clock and a bell tower is of considerable size.

is a whole complex of buildings that are supposed to have been erected on the site of the execution, burial and resurrection of Jesus. This is the most important shrine of Jerusalem, since it is here that Mount Calvary is located, where Jesus Christ was crucified, and the tomb of the Lord.

Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the 3rd century in the Greek colony of Patara in the Roman province of Lycia. St. Nicholas died on December 6, 343. His body was buried in a sarcophagus from the Roman period, and a church was built to preserve the sarcophagus. The temple was excavated from the ground, as over time, alluvial soil coming from the mouth of the Mira River (Demre) submerged the church building by 4-5 meters.

) the geographical and spiritual "heart" of Paris, located in the eastern part of the Ile de la Cité. This is a Catholic church. There were four different temples on the site of Notre Dame de Paris. The builders used the stones of the destroyed buildings in the foundation of the current structure. In this cathedral, Henry VI (the ruler of England, who bore the title "King of France") was crowned in 1422 and Mary Stuart was married to Francis II, and in 1804 Napoleon put on the crown of the Emperor.

In the French city of Strasbourg there is a cathedral called " Pink Angel». Strasbourg Cathedral ranks among the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is located on the site of a Roman temple at the highest point in the city. The cathedral was built in the so-called "radiant" Gothic style of pink sandstone. From a distance, the cathedral seems very openwork because of the many architectural elements.

was erected on the site of an old building of the Romanesque church, which in 1218 was burned by lightning. The temple was built for several decades, and completed by the end of the 13th century. It is here, in the Amiens Cathedral, that the sacred Christian relic is kept - the Head of John the Baptist, which, it is believed, after the capture of Constantinople in 1204 ended up in Amiens. Actually, it was for her sake that Notre Dame d'Amiens was built.

in the French city of Reims was built mainly in 1211-1311. on the site of a Romanesque church that was destroyed by fire in 1210. Reims Cathedral - Notre Dame translated as: our lady, i.e. virgin. This cathedral is the most important pearl of Gothic art. During the First World War, the city of Reims was captured by the Germans and remained in the war zone for four years.

Cathedral Frauenkirche in translation, the Cathedral of Our Lady is located in Germany. The mighty towers of the Frauenkirche, crowned with oriental domes, are a symbol of the city of Munich and Bavaria for the whole world. The brick church was built in the late Gothic style in the 15th century. And its two towers, 98 and 99 meters high, were completed after 30 years. In the center of the narthex of the temple there is the famous Devil's Footprint.

Germany's oldest cathedral by the time of founding. The temple was founded in 320. by order of Emperor Constantine. Trier Cathedral is 1600 years old! The cathedral is a repository of Christian shrines. The tunic of Jesus is kept in the altar, in the crypt there is a reliquary with the head of St. Helena, and in the sacristy there is a part of the chain with which the Apostle Peter was shackled, a sandal and a nail of St. Andrew the First-Called.

Aachen The cathedral is located in the city of Aachen, in which the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned for centuries. The Imperial Cathedral in Aachen is a sixteen-sided large stone building made of dense limestone. The oldest and most precious part of the cathedral complex of different eras is the Palace chapel-tomb (796-806) of Charlemagne.

The pearl of Melk (Austria) is Abbey Benedictians. This is a giant baroque building complex on a rocky river bank. The monastery performs two tasks that have arisen in the course of history - teaching and education, on the other hand, parish care for parishioners.

Temple St. Nicholas located in the Italian city of Bari. Temple Nicholas the Wonderworkerappearance It looks more like a castle than a church. The building is made in the Novgorod-Pskov style of architecture of the 15th century. The relics of St. Nicholas are kept in this temple.

Italy has a home Holy Mother of God. According to legend, the mother of the Roman emperor Constantine I, St. Helena, while traveling through the Holy places, found in Nazareth the very house where the Virgin Mary grew and was brought up and where the Annunciation took place. Above this house, she ordered to build a church. Later, around it in Loretto (Italy), the "Basilica of the Holy House" was erected.

Turin Cathedral built at the end of the 15th century in the center of Turin. This temple was built to store a historical relic - the Shroud of Turin. The history of the Shroud is complex and eventful. It was studied by criminologists, the court. Honey. Experts, doctors, historians, physicists, chemists and botanists. The age of the Shroud of Turin is from 30 to 100 years BC. At present, the Shroud is exhibited extremely rarely (once every quarter of a century).

St. Peter's Basilica- Catholic Cathedral, the central and largest building of the Vatican, the largest Christian church in the world. The cathedral was built on the site where the Apostle Peter was crucified and buried. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world and it houses all the supreme governing bodies of the Roman Catholic Church, including the residence of the Pope.

On St. Mark's Square in Venice, between the Clock Tower and the Bell Tower, there is Basilica San Marco - Cathedral. The basilica has been a cathedral since 1807. For the relics, a temple-mausoleum was built in 832. Later, during the uprising of the townspeople, the Doge's Palace was burned. The Basilica of San Marco was rebuilt according to the canons of the Byzantine model.

- the cathedral in Florence, and is located in the very center of the city, on the cathedral square. name of the cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore , or Holy Mary with a flower. The cathedral was built by 1436, but later its facade was destroyed. modern facade in the Gothic style, the construction of which lasted from 1871 to 1887. The cathedral was conceived as not only a religious building, but also as a place of public meetings, where the readings of Dante's Divine Comedy took place.

Cathedral of St.
vita- Gothic Catholic Cathedral in Prague Castle. The construction of the temple lasted about 600 years, St. Vitus Cathedral was completed in 1929. The Hussite wars in the 15th century, the fire in the 16th century, the uprisings of the estates in the 17th century, even later, the dome of the main tower was broken due to lightning in it. Czech kings and archbishops of Prague are buried in the cathedral, and the coronation regalia of medieval Bohemia are also kept here.

Acropolis in translation means the upper city in case of war. It is located on a natural limestone cliff 156 m above sea level, with a flat top. Temple Parthenon dedicated to the goddess Athena ancient times The Acropolis was the center of the political and military life of the city .

is one of the most popular attractions in the city. In order to preserve the rocky landscape in the densely built-up part of Helsinki, the brothers architects Suomalainen decided in 1968 to build a church right in the rock. But the population of the city was not ready for such an unusual project. People used to see the church in the traditional way, and protested by drawing signs on the walls.

In Norway, about 28 churches have been preserved, built at the end of the Viking Age using a very ingenious technology. One such church exists in the province of Sogn Fjordane, Norway. The church in Borgund was built presumably in 1150-80. in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, and erected without a single nail.

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Some of these temples were built several centuries ago, others are the creations of modern architects. Some ideas took decades and even centuries to implement. Others took only a few years. All these buildings have one thing in common - their architecture is unique, and this attracts millions of people, regardless of beliefs.

website brings you some of the most architecturally remarkable places of worship from around the world.

Milan Cathedral, Italy

Holy Trinity Church, Antarctica

The Russian Orthodox Church was built in Russia in the 1990s and then transported to a Russian station in Antarctica. This is one of 7 churches on its territory.

Taktsang Lhakhang, Bhutan

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates

Church of Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland

The Lutheran Church in Reykjavik is the fourth tallest building in Iceland. It is located in the center of Reykjavik and is visible from any part of the city.

Temple of All Religions, Kazan, Russia

This unique building miraculously combines the Christian cross, the Muslim crescent, the Star of David and the Chinese dome. True, no rituals are performed here, because this is not a functioning temple, but simply a building that looks like a residential building inside. In total, the project provides for domes and other iconic elements of religious buildings of 16 world religions, including disappeared civilizations.

Lotus Temple, India

For the people of India, the lotus symbolizes purity and peace. This is one of the most visited buildings in the world.

Kul-Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Russia

The designers of the new mosque tried to recreate the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate, destroyed in 1552 by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.

Cathedral of Las Lajas, Colombia

The neo-Gothic cathedral is built directly on a 30-meter arched bridge connecting the two sides of a deep gorge. The temple is taken care of by two Franciscan communities: one is Colombian, the other is Ecuadorian. Thus, the Cathedral of Las Lajas became the key to peace and union between the two South American peoples.

Kamppi Chapel of Silence, Finland

It is intended for solitude and meetings. Services are not held in the chapel. Here you can hide from the hustle and bustle, enjoy peace in one of the busiest places in the capital and meditate in an ecologically clean space. Because of its appearance and materials, the chapel of silence is often referred to as the "sauna of the spirit".

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, Slovenia

The church is located on the only island in all of Slovenia. To get inside, you need to swim across the lake in a boat and climb 99 steps.

Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, USA

The unique design of the chapel is a classic example of modernist architecture. The magnificent interior combines several different areas of worship under one roof, including Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Buddhist chapels. Each of them has its own distinctive symbolism, ammunition and its own exit.

Paoai Church, Philippines

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Australia

St. Patrick's Cathedral is the tallest and largest church in Australia.

Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhi, Russia

The church was built in the traditions of Russian carpentry, that is, without nails. It is crowned with 22 domes, and its height is 37 meters.

Green Church, Argentina

The most ordinary Catholic church became famous thanks to the rich, lively ivy decor that turned the facade into an allusion to the Biblical Garden of Gethsemane.

Andrew's Church, Ukraine

The church is located on a steep hill, offering a beautiful view of Kyiv. According to legend, it was built on the site where St. Andrew the First-Called set up a cross. This is just one of the many legends that shrouded St. Andrew's Church.

California Mormon Temple, USA

The huge building is made in a dazzling white color. And this color scheme is no coincidence, because White color traditionally perceived as a symbol of purity and purity. Inside the Mormon Temple itself, tourists and simply curious people are not allowed; only members of the community can enter the premises of the sacred structure.

Crystal Mosque, Malaysia

It is located on an artificial island. The mosque is made of steel and glass, so it seems that it is crystal.

Dutch Reformed Church, Republic of South Africa

Temples are architectural structures that are designed to perform religious rites and worship. However, it can be said that the significance of temples is often much broader than the ritual functions they perform and the religious ideas they embody.

The first temples of the world appeared in ancient times and not only as religious buildings - they reflected the search for God inherent in man. Throughout human history, they have been an integral part of the landscape of the city, and many of them have become so famous that they have become symbols.

Temples of the Ancient World

The very first temples in ancient Egypt that are known modern science, were built in the fourth millennium BC. They were shaped like thatched huts. The last completed temple is at Philae. It ceased to be used for its intended purpose only in the VI century.

Karnak

One of the main attractions of Egypt is the heavily ruined Karnak. It is recognized as the largest ancient temple in the world. The building is a creation of many generations of Egyptian builders.

Karnak Temple consists of three buildings - small closed buildings and several external ones, located north of Luxor (2.5 km). It took several thousand years to build and organize the fortification of the majestic temple of Karnak. However, the bulk of the work at Karnak was carried out by the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. The most famous structure in Karnak is considered to be the Hypostyle Hall, whose area is 50 thousand square meters. It has 134 massive columns arranged in 16 rows.

Temples of Abu Simbel

Temples of the world sometimes amaze with their unusualness. For example, the temples (double) of Abu Simbel were carved into the slopes of the mountain. This happened during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses the Great in the 13th century BC. e. The temples have become an eternal monument to Ramesses and his queen Nefertari.

Temple of Edfu

Temples of the world were often built and dedicated to the gods. So the temple of Edfu was built in honor of the God Falcon Horus. It is the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak and one of the best preserved. It began to be built in 237 BC. e. In those days, Ptolemy III was in power. The work was completed two centuries later (in 57 BC). The structure is made up of traditional elements of Egyptian temples, as well as several Greek elements, such as Mammisi (house of birth).

Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Orthodox churches of the world were built in different countries. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built on Mount Golgotha, the site of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here he was martyred.

It was founded by the mother of Emperor Constantine, Elena, in 335. Once she found in the underground premises of the temple of Venus, which had previously stood on this site, a cave with the Holy Sepulcher and the Cross on which Jesus was crucified. There is a legend that three absolutely identical crosses were found in the dungeon at once. In order to find out which of them is real, Elena in turn touched them to the Coffin with the body of the deceased. When the real Cross touched him, a miracle happened - the dead man was resurrected.

Saint Isaac's Cathedral

The most beautiful temples in the world are admired not only by parishioners. The tourists who visit them also admire the beautiful buildings. The majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral is a vivid example of Russian religious architecture. Many experts are sure that this is one of the most beautiful domed structures in the world. It is located in our northern capital. The temple can accommodate up to 12 thousand people at the same time. Previously, people came here for worship, but now it is mostly tourists. The temple received the status of a historical and art museum in 1937.

The diameter of the outer dome of the temple is twenty-five meters. More than a hundred kilograms were spent on covering the central one, as well as the domes on the bell towers. From the colonnade, a hundred meters high, located above the dome, a striking view of the city center and the banks of the Neva opens.

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Christian churches of the world differ in architectural styles, interior decoration, the presence of certain shrines. Nevertheless, all of them are priceless monuments of history and architecture.

The most majestic religious building in our country is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, located in Moscow. Initially, the temple was built according to the design of Ton. It began to be erected in 1839. Unfortunately, in 1931, the temple, as well as many cathedrals and churches in our country, was destroyed, and it was recreated in 1997.

The height of the temple is 105 meters. The structure has the shape of an equilateral cross (width - 85 m). The temple can simultaneously accommodate 10 thousand people. Interior decoration impresses with luxury, which was borrowed from the Byzantine religion (Orthodox).

Saint Paul's Cathedral

Famous temples of the world are places of pilgrimage. This fully applies to St. Peter's Basilica - the largest temple of the Vatican. It is believed that this is the largest temple in the world. Its length is 212 meters, width - 150 m, occupied area - more than 22 thousand m 2. Height with a cross on the dome - 136 meters. The cathedral simultaneously accommodates about 60 thousand people.

The temple was erected in the 16th century by such great masters as Raphael, Michelangelo. The magnificent building has been built for more than five centuries. Previously, there was a circus in this place, in which, in the time of Nero, Christians were tortured and put to a terrible death. He was also brought here and asked to be executed differently from Christ, and he was crucified head down.

Three centuries later, Emperor Constantine ordered the construction of a basilica in honor of St. Peter here, and in 1452, Nicholas V (Pope of Rome) began construction of the cathedral. The temple was under construction for 120 years. In 1667, J. designed the area in front of the cathedral, which accommodates all believers who wish to receive a blessing.

St. Peter's Basilica is the prototype for the creation of many major churches in the world, for example, Dame de la Pe in the city of Yamoussoukro. It was built in 1989. Construction area - 30 thousand square meters. It can accommodate 20 thousand people. In addition, the cathedral served as a model for St. Paul's Church (London). The dimensions of the building are 170 x 90 m. The author of the project is architect Christopher Wren.

Temples of Peace: The Forbidden Mosque

This is the main shrine of the Muslim world. In her courtyard is the Kaaba. The mosque was built in 638. By the Decree of the King of Saudi Arabia, since 2007, the mosque has been reconstructed.

In the course of construction work in the northern direction, the territory increased to 400 thousand square meters. Now the mosque can accommodate 1.12 million worshipers. But two minarets are still under construction. Taking into account the territory, two and a half million people will be able to participate in the ceremonies held here at the same time.

The most beautiful temples

Of course, for true believers, the most beautiful churches are in their cities, where they go to worship. Nevertheless, there are such cathedrals in the world that arouse the admiration of all people on our planet. We will tell you about some of them.

Cathedral of Notre Dame

The location of this cathedral on (Paris) is not accidental. In ancient times, there was a pagan temple of Jupiter, then - the first Christian church in Paris (St. Stephen's Basilica). The construction of the cathedral began in 1163. It went on for over two hundred years.

The temple is made mainly in the Gothic style, but the towers differ greatly in their appearance. This is due to the fact that different architects took part in the work.

The cathedral carefully stores one of the most important Christian relics - Christ, who was brought here from Jerusalem. There is no traditional wall painting inside the cathedral. But the huge colored stained-glass windows on the windows illustrate biblical scenes. There is a legend that the famous Emmanuel bell, weighing 13 tons, was cast from women's jewelry.

Sagrada Familia

This cathedral is located in Barcelona (Spain). The construction of the grandiose structure lasted for more than forty years under the supervision and to date it has not been completed.

This is explained by the fact that the initiators of the construction set a condition: the temple should be built only on donations from parishioners. Modern experts believe that construction will be completed in 2026. The temple has the shape of a Latin cross, the facade is decorated with sayings from the Bible.

St. Basil's Cathedral

Fabulous Orthodox church located in Moscow, on Red Square. It is named after Vasily (the holy fool), who dared to express dissatisfaction with the reign of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.

The temple was called Trinity until the 17th century. It was built in the middle of the 16th century. According to legend, Ivan the Terrible ordered the architect to be blinded so that he would never be able to create something similar in the future. For several centuries, the temple has been a visiting card not only of the capital, but of the whole of Russia. Today it is included in the UNESCO heritage list. Today there is a branch of the historical museum.

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Russia, St. Basil's Cathedral

This religious building of the century is the most popular temple on our planet. It was built by Italian architects. In their work, they used Russian folklore, decorated the temple in the form of "arrows", "kokoshniks", "crosses", etc.

Each dome of the temple is decorated with baked bricks and colorful mosaics. If you look at the cathedral from above, you will find that all its eight domes form an eight-pointed star, which is the symbol of the Most Holy Theotokos. It is located in the capital of Russia - Moscow.

Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica

This is the heart of the Roman Catholic Empire. The most famous Italian artists were engaged in its architecture, one of them was the famous Michelangelo. Its construction lasted for many centuries.

The walls of the cathedral amaze with a variety of biblical characters; inside there are many sculptures made of marble. The interior of the cathedral is gilded altars and painted frescoes.

Spain, Sagrada Familia

Its chief architect is the great master of his craft - Antonio Gaudi. The construction of the temple began at the end of the nineteenth century, and continues to this day. The expiatory temple of the Holy Family consists of high columns, between which there are biblical sculptures.

The most difficult thing in its construction is the stone itself, as it is made using the most complex technology. Completion of construction is scheduled for 2026. Located in Barcelona.

Türkiye, Hagia Sophia

In Istanbul (former Constantinople) there is a unique cathedral, built in 537-1453. Since ancient times, it was considered the "heart" of the Byzantine state.

Numerous worship services were held within its walls, during which precious materials and relics were used. Around the temple are numerous sculptures of biblical saints. The fate of the building is interesting: at first it was a church, then a mosque, and now it is a museum.

Italy, Milan Cathedral

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a cathedral in Milan. Built of white marble in the Gothic style. Start of construction in 1386, completion in early XIX century. Some details were completed until 1965. Dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

This architectural masterpiece is a symbol of Milan. The building contains many spiers and sculptures, pointed turrets and marble columns. There are 3400 statues in the cathedral.

Israel, Church of the Holy Sepulcher

This is the most important and significant shrine not only of Israel, but of all the inhabitants of the world power. Date of foundation 326. Located in Jerusalem. It is within these walls that every year, in honor of the great Resurrection of the Son of God Jesus Christ, a miracle occurs - the descent of the Holy Fire.

The legend says that it was erected exactly on the spot where Jesus Christ was crucified and then buried.

UK, St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Anglican Church, located at the highest point in London, is the seat of the bishop. Built by architect Christopher Wren. Years of construction 1675-1708.

Here lie the ashes of two hundred of the most famous citizens of Great Britain. The following are buried in the cathedral: its architect Christopher Wren, Admiral Nelson, Duke of Wellington, Sir Alexander Fleming, artist Henry Moore. In this temple, Winston Churchill was buried, Prince Charles and Princess Diana were married.