The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent
As the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, it played a crucial role in the early development of New Orleans. Built in 1752, it replaced an earlier convent constructed in 1734 and continued to serve as a home for the Ursuline nuns for over 70 years.
A Glimpse Into Moravian History - The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
The Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District encompasses approximately 14 acres in the heart of the City of Bethlehem.
A Former Major Caravan Center Of Trans-Sahara Trade - Rissani, Morocco
Rissani, Morocco, was once a vital stop on the trade route connecting sub-Saharan Africa to Northern Africa and served as a gateway to the vast desert dunes.
In 1953 Time Magazine Called This “The Biggest Jigsaw Puzzle in History”- The Ancient Spanish Monastery
In 1133 AD, construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux began in Sacramenia, Spain. When completed in 1141 AD, the Monastery was named ‘The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels.’
A Modernist Roman Catholic Church in Morocco - Notre Dame de Lourdes, Casablanca
The modern-looking Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Casablanca was built in 1954 by architect Achille Dangleterre and engineer Gaston Zimmer.
2nd Largest Functioning Mosque In Africa - Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, was completed in 1993 and is a breathtaking combination of architectural grandeur and spiritual significance.
A 17th Century Lisbon Church & Monastery - St Vincent Monastery
The monastery is located in the Aflama district of Lisbon, which is the oldest district in the city. It its considered one of the most important monastic buildings in Portugal.
Business, Fashion & Finance - Milan
Milan is rich in history and has beautiful old architecture.
A Pilgrimage Shrine - Fatima, Portugal
Fatima is town in central Portugal, known primarily for its religious significance in the Catholic faith.
Two Churches Side By Side - Carmo & Carmelitas Church
Located in downtown Porto, you will find what appears to be an enormous church, but it is actually three different buildings.
A Richly Decorated Portuguese Cathedral - Porto Cathedral
Porto Cathedral was started in the 12th century, and reached the size it is today in the 13th century, with the cloisters being added in the 14th century.
The Largest Unfinished Catholic Church In The World - Sagrada Familia
The groundbreaking was on March 19, 1882 and the construction will continue well into 2026, and the building facade design is taken from the holy scriptures and nature as models. When completed, the building will have eighteen towers.
A Lake, Gothic Cathedral, Funicular And Much More - Como
Como, has attracted both famous and everyday travelers visitors for centuries. It commands the south shore of Lake Como and is surrounded by hills and mountains.
9th Century Duomo - Amalfi Duomo & Museum
This Duomo in Amalfi, was creation in the 9th and 10th centuries and has been added and redecorated several times. It is dedicated to the apostle St. Andrew whose relics are kept here.
