Admire the 10 most beautiful churches on the planet

(Baonghean.vn) - Churches in famous cities are not only symbols of religion but also become interesting attractions for tourists around the world. Let's admire the 10 most beautiful churches on the planet.

1. Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is a Catholic church representing the Gothic architectural style on the island of Île de la CitÉ (located in the middle of the Seine River) of Paris. This place is the center of Paris and of France because all near and far distances are calculated from this center and in front of the church is a bronze plaque clearly stating "Kilometer Zero". Completed after nearly 2 centuries of construction, this church is a historical witness to the city of Paris through many periods and has been the place where many important events of France took place. Until now, this place is still an attractive tourist destination of Paris and attracts more than 50 million visitors every year.

2.St. Anne's Church in Lithuania

St. Anne's Church is one of the most famous landmarks in Vilnius, Lithuania, and is located on the eastern edge of the city. The church is over 500 years old. St. Anne's is built in the classic gothic style, has many towers surrounding the bell tower, and is built mostly of red brick.

3.Las Lajas Cathedral, Colombia

Las Lajas Church was built in 1916 inside the canyon of the Guaitara River. According to legend, this is where the Virgin Mary appeared. Las Lajas is known as the most beautiful and mysterious church in the world.

4. St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Czech Republic

St. Vitus is the abbreviation of the Roman Catholic church of St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It contains the tombs of many Bohemian kings. St. Vitus has beautiful Romanesque architecture and is considered the largest and most important church in the country.

5. Assumption Church on a floating island in the middle of Lake Bled, Slovenia

The Assumption Church stands out in the middle of the beautiful Lake Bled and is one of the most unique architectural works here. This church was built in the 15th century and restored in the 17th century after an earthquake. The Assumption bell tower is 54m high and has 3 bells in total. The staircase leading from the lake to the main door of the church has 99 steps in total. Since the beginning of the 19th century, this place has become a famous resort for aristocrats around the world.

6.St. Basil's Cathedral (Russia)

Standing out at the southern end of Red Square, Moscow, St. Basil's Cathedral has a strangely solemn atmosphere, yet still exudes an extremely beautiful, traditional Russian folk beauty. The building was built in 1555 by order of "Ivan the Terrible", the first Tsar of Russia, to commemorate the victory over the Mongols. At first, this church was named "the church of prayer" because the victory over the Mongols took place on the day of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

7.Hagia Sophia (Türkiye)

The Hagia Sophia (Türkiye) is a Roman Catholic church, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. Particularly famous for its large dome and one of the largest cupolas in the world, the building is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was built and decorated in just six years, from 532 to 537, and held the position of the largest church in the world for nearly 1,000 years, until the completion of the Seville Cathedral in 1520.

8.St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican)

St. Peter's Basilica - the heart of Catholics - is one of the four main churches in the Vatican. This massive architectural work began construction on April 18, 1506, on the foundation of a 1,200-year-old church, under the orders of Pope Julius II, who wanted this to be the place where he would be buried after his death.

9. Hallgrimkirkja Church in Reykjavik, Iceland

Hallgrimkirkja Church in Reykjavik, Iceland. At 73 meters high, it is the largest church in Iceland and the sixth tallest structure in the country. Construction began in 1945 and took 38 years to complete. It also serves as an observation tower.

10. Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, ​​Spain, was built in 1882 and is still unfinished. However, UNESCO has recognized this structure as a World Heritage Site. The church attracts more than 3 million visitors each year.

Kim Ngoc

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