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  • Incense sticks at Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong. The use of incense sticks in religion is widely employed in several faiths. The common motif of the burned incense is a form of sacrificial offering to a deity.
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  • The spires of the Cathedral of Milan, Italy. The decorations of spires and the atmosphere they create is unmatched.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) in Delhi,  India. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1644 and 1656. It is the largest mosque in India.
    India-Old-Delhi-16035255.jpg
  • The monumental church of Santa Maria della Salute towers up right at the beginning of the Canal Grande in Venice, Italy. Truly magnificent both on the interior and on the exterior, theatre church has a splendid cupola and a spectacular central nave with an octagonal layout.
    Italy-Venice-0408058.jpg
  • The cupola of Siena Cathedral in Siena, Italy.
    Cupola-Cathedral-interior-Siena-1506...jpg
  • The elevated inner courtyard of Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.  A fountain in the center of this courtyard was once used for ritual ablutions.
    Istanbul-Blue-Mosque-courtyard-17047...jpg
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its bluish interior decoration. It is the most famous mosque of Istanbul standing in Sultanahmet area.  The Ottoman sultan Ahmed I built it between 1609 - 1616 with the help of some of the same stonemasons who later constructed the Taj Mahal in India.
    Istanbul-Blue-Mosque-sunset-arial-17...jpg
  • Phuket's Big Buddha in Phuket Island, Thailand. The Giant Buddha or Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri Buddha, as it is known locally, has its whole body layered with shining white Burmese marble, making it a natural symbol of hope.
    Thailand-Phuket-Big-Buddha-statue-12...jpg
  • Statues in front of Phuket's Big Buddha in Phuket Island, Thailand.
    Thailand-Phuket-Big-Buddha-statue-12...jpg
  • Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand. Wat Chalong is dedicated to two highly revered monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped injured tin miners rebellion in 1876 on both sides.
    Thailand-Phuket-Wat-Chalong-temple-1...jpg
  • Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy. The Duomo is decorated with an amazing number of beautifully sculpted statues and spires. There are more statues on this building than any other in the world, 3159 in total.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12030236...jpg
  • A view from the roof the Cathedral of Milan, Italy.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • Tegernsee Abbey in Germany. Stucco and marble-floored Abbey is outstanding craftsmanship of the great baroque master Hans Georg Asam.
    Germany-Bayern-0707041338.jpg
  • Schloss Tegernsee in Tegernsee, Germany. The latin text above the door says "I will come to your home due".
    Germany-Bayern-0707041336.jpg
  • St Louis en l'Ile Church in Paris, France. The interior is one of the finest examples of Jesuit Baroque style.
    France-Paris-0809213391.jpg
  • Behind the monumental church of Santa Maria della Salute lies a long island of Giudecca. Giudecca is regarded as an exclusive residential area. It is known for its long dock and its churches, including Il Redentore.
    Italy-Venice-0408050.jpg
  • The flutist in the park of The Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Russia.
    St._Petersburg-travel-12054046.jpg
  • St. Casimir Church monastery in Warsaw, Poland.
    Poland - Warsaw - 1009181002.jpg
  • Schloss Tegernsee in Tegernsee, Germany.  The former monastery now houses a brewery, a beer hall, and the local high school.
    Germany-Bayern-0707041343.jpg
  • Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists in Warsaw, Poland.  Fryderyk Chopin used to play the church organ here, mainly during services for schoolchildren.
    Poland - Warsaw - 1009191242.jpg
  • Lasipalatsi in Helsinki, Finland. Lasipalatsi is one of Helsinki's most notable functionalist buildings.
    Finland-Helsinki-12104963.jpg
  • The Kamppi Chapel  is a Lutheran chapel in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas in Finland.
    Finland-Helsinki-12104892.jpg
  • The elevated inner courtyard of Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.  A fountain in the center of this courtyard was once used for ritual ablutions.
    Istanbul-Blue-Mosque-courtyard-17047...jpg
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its bluish interior decoration. It is the most famous mosque of Istanbul standing in Sultanahmet area.  The Ottoman sultan Ahmed I built it between 1609 - 1616 with the help of some of the same stonemasons who later constructed the Taj Mahal in India.
    Istanbul-Blue-Mosque-sunset-arial-17...jpg
  • Phuket's Big Buddha in Phuket Island, Thailand. Phuket's Big Buddha is one of the island's most well-known and revered landmarks. The colossal image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills, and at 45 meters high it is easily seen from far away.
    Thailand-Phuket-Big-Buddha-statue-12...jpg
  • Plumeria obtusa, <br />
a.k.a. Frangipani<br />
 and altar in Phuket, Thailand.
    Thailand-Phuket-frangipani-flower-12...jpg
  • The Peter And Paul Cathedral in St Petersburg, Russia. All of the Russian tsars from Peter the great onwards (with the exception of Peter II and Ivan) are buried in the Cathedral.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-120551.jpg
  • Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas in St Petersburg, Russia. Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas contains many 18th-century icons, ten magnificent paintings and walls that convey the history of the Russian navy.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-120517.jpg
  • Mandhry well in Mandhry mosque, The Old Town, Mombasa, Kenya.
    Kenya-Mombasa-Mandhry-Mosque-well-12...jpg
  • The forest of spires and the view from the roof of the Cathedral of Milan is unmatched. On a clear day one can see as far as the Alps and Apennines.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • The Duomo di Milano, Milan's magnificent Gothic cathedral, is one of the world's largest churches. Its dazzling white front façade, arguably the world's most beautiful, dominates the cathedral square.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • San Gottardo church in Milan, Italy. The octagonal bell tower has the first example of public clock (before, sun-dials were used).
    Italy-Milan-1203023620.jpg
  • Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) in Delhi,  India. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1644 and 1656. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 persons.
    India-Jama-Masjid-mosque-16033428.jpg
  • A visitor with incense sticks praying The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Po Lin Monastery is a major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong and is also a popular tourist attraction.
    China-Hong Kong-0802212604.jpg
  • Cloister of San Zeno Maggiore basilica in Verona, Italy. The cloister daties from the 12th to 14th centuries.
    Italy-Verona-0408030.jpg
  • The Holy Trinity Church in Helsinki, Finland. The Holy Trinity services the city's orthodox community with masses held in both Church Slavic and Finnish
    Finland-Helsinki-13118011.jpg
  • Siena Cathedral in Siena, Italy. The cathedral itself was originally designed and completed between 1215 and 1263 on the site of an earlier structure.
    Cathedral-Siena-15061899.jpg
  • Siena Cathedral in Siena, Italy. The cathedral itself was originally designed and completed between 1215 and 1263 on the site of an earlier structure.
    Cathedral-Siena-15061898.jpg
  • Palazzo del Popolo Collegiate and Church of Santa Maria Assuntain San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. The Palazzo Comunale (Italian: Municipal palace), also known as the Palazzo del Popolo (Italian: People's palace) of San Gimignano has been the seat of the civic authority in the comune since the 13th century.
    Duomo-Popola-San-Gimignano-15061993.jpg
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova in Cortona, Italy. The Church of Santa Maria Nuova, 1554, is a central square-plan Renaissance church.
    Santa-Maria-Nuovo-Cortona-15061844.jpg
  • The church of Santa Maria Assunta known as the Cathedral or Duomo in Cortona, Italy. It was constructed at the dawn of the age of Christianity, perhaps in the 4th century, on the foundations of a pagan temple.
    Santa-Maria-Assunta-Cortona-15061841.jpg
  • Chiesa dello Spirito Santo in Cortona, Italy.
    Chiesa-Spirito-Santo-Cortona-1506170...jpg
  • Chiesa dello Spirito Santo in Cortona, Italy.
    Chiesa-Spirito-Santo-Cortona-1506170...jpg
  • The mosaic roof of The Florence Baptistery (Italian: Battistero di San Giovanni), also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, in Florence, Italy. The mosaics are dominated by the huge figure of Christ in Judgement, with scenes from the Last Judgement occupying three of the dome's eight segments.
    Florence-mosaic-roof-baptistery-1506...jpg
  • Tulip plantings in Sultanahmet in Istanbul, Turkey. During so-called Tulip Era (1718-1730), the Ottoman court and high-class society had established an immense fondness for the tulip. The Tulip mania spread soon to arts, culture, and architecture.
    Istanbul-Hagia-Sophia-tulip-17047416.jpg
  • Suwan Kuha Temple in Phang-Nga, Thailand.
    Thailand-Phuket-Wat-Chalong-temple-1...jpg
  • A small altar in Phuket Town, Thailand.
    Thailand-Phuket-home-altar-12013256.jpg
  • Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand. Wat Chalong is dedicated to two highly revered monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped injured tin miners rebellion in 1876 on both sides.
    Thailand-Phuket-Wat-Chalong-temple-1...jpg
  • Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand. Wat Chalong is dedicated to two highly revered monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped injured tin miners rebellion in 1876 on both sides.
    Thailand-Phuket-Wat-Chalong-temple-1...jpg
  • Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand. The elephant has been a cultural icon of Thailand since ancient days.
    Thailand-Phuket-Wat-Chalong-temple-1...jpg
  • The flutist in the park of The Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Russia.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-12052.jpg
  • The flutist in the park of The Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Russia.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-120566.jpg
  • The Catherine Palace  is a Rococo palace located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was the summer residence of the Russian tsars.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-12051.jpg
  • Incense candles in Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas in St Petersburg, Russia. The cathedral houses ten spectacular icons in gold frame that were a gift from Catherine the Great.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-120536.jpg
  • Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas in St Petersburg, Russia. Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas contains many 18th-century icons, ten magnificent paintings and walls that convey the history of the Russian navy.
    Russia-St-Petersburg-120519.jpg
  • The epistle door of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Ronda, Spain. An earthquake in 1580 demolished the church and the present church which stands in its place today is a replacement.
    Spain-Ronda-Santa-Maria-church-10110...jpg
  • The Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación la Mayor in Ronda, Spain. The balconies at the front of Santa María la Mayor were added later during the reign of Felipe II for nobility and gentry of the city to watch Maestranza tournaments, bullfights and other events being held in the square.
    Spain-Ronda-Santa-Maria-church-10110...jpg
  • The Gothic Milan Cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world and the largest in the Italian state territory.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12030236...jpg
  • A view from the roof the Cathedral of Milan, Italy.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • A view from the roof the Cathedral of Milan, Italy.
    Italy-Milan-Duomo-Cathedral-12022935...jpg
  • The communal bike sharing station in front of Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore in Milan, Italy. The bike sharing service offers citizens and tourists low-cost access to bicycles within the city to ease traffic congestion, curb pollution and boost physical activity.
    Italy-Milan-1203023610.jpg
  • The Piazza del Duomo is Milan's most beautiful square. Piazza is the heart of Milan and it is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals alike.
    Italy-Milan-1202293535.jpg
  • A statue of the Cathedral of Milan, Italy and San Gottardo church octagonal bell tower.
    Italy-Milan-1202293511.jpg
  • The front door of the cathedral of Milan, Italy. This door is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and each of their boxes has a biblical chapter that refers to the life of the Virgin.
    Italy-Milan-1202283437.jpg
  • Fatehpuri Masjid in Old Town in New Delhi, India. Fatehpuri Masjid was built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of emperor Shah Jahan's wives who was from Fatehpur Sikri. The mosque at Taj Mahal is also named after her.
    India-Old-Delhi-16035217.jpg
  • Muslims performing ablution at Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) in Delhi,  India. All mosques have rules regarding cleanliness, as it is an essential part of the worshippers' experience. Muslims before prayer are required to cleanse themselves in an ablution process known as wudu.
    India-Jama-Masjid-mosque-16033426.jpg
  • St Mary’s Chapel in Würzburg, Germany. The chapel is a jewel of late Gothic architecture. Its construction started in 1377 and was finished in 1480. Intense colors are an eye-catcher.
    Germany-Würzburg-11092455.jpg
  • St Mary’s Chapel in Würzburg, Germany. The chapel is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. The arches of the doorways represent elaborate ornamentation.
    Germany-Würzburg-11092454.jpg
  • Heiliggeistkirche in  Munich, Germany seen from the tower of St. Peter's Church. Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) is a 14th century Gothic church.
    Germany-Bayern-0707051420.jpg
  • The Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) in Munich, Germany. The church that is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising is a symbol of the Bavarian State Capital.
    Germany-Bayern-0707051419.jpg
  • The Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) in Munich, Germany. The church that is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising is a symbol of the Bavarian State Capital.
    Germany-Bayern-0707051404.jpg
  • Lake boat cruises on Tegernsee, Germany. Because of its attractive location near Munich, the Tegernsee is an upper-class recreation ground.
    Germany-Bayern-0707041318.jpg
  • St Sixtus Church in Schliersee Village, Germany.  Schliersee is a natural lake known for excellent quality of the water that situates in the Bavarian Alps.
    Germany-Bayern-0707041313.jpg
  • The Church of St. Sebastian in Ramsau, Germany. The church dates back to 1512. Ramsau is one of the most picturesque Bavarian villages, and it is famous for winter sporting opportunities, and hunting grounds.
    Germany-Bayern-0707041251.jpg
  • St Louis en l'Ile Church in Paris, France. The iron clock dates from 1765.
    France-Paris-0809213393.jpg
  • Incense sticks at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.  The scent of incense reminds Buddhists of the pervading influence of virtue.
    China-Hong Kong-0802212606.jpg
  • The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The Buddha statue draws pilgrims from all over the world. The statue is 34 meters tall.
    China-Hong Kong-0802212593.jpg
  • The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale di Venezia) is a gothic palace in Venice. The building is preserved as a museum. Inside, the visitor can see paintings by Tintoretto and Paolo Veronese, which glorify the Venetian state.
    Italy-Venice-0408062.jpg
  • The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale di Venezia) is a gothic palace in Venice, Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice.
    Italy-Venice-0408060.jpg
  • The monumental church of Santa Maria della Salute towers up right at the beginning of the Canal Grande in Venice, Italy. Truly magnificent both on the interior and on the exterior, theatre church has a splendid cupola and a spectacular central nave with an octagonal layout.
    Italy-Venice-0408057.jpg
  • The Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known in the Venetian dialect as San Zanipolo, is a church in Venice, northern Italy. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice's doges were held here, and twenty-five doges are buried in the church.
    Italy-Venice-0408056.jpg
  • The Basilica of San Marco in Venice, Italy. Clad in lustrous mosaics and crammed with precious objects, the Basilica of San Marco is probably the most famous cathedral in Europe.
    Italy-Venice-0408045.jpg
  • Verona Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare, or simply Duomo di Verona) is a church in Verona, northern Italy. Dating primarily from the 12th century, Verona Cathedral has some fine Romanesque carvings, Early Christian artifacts, and a lovely painting by Titian.
    Italy-Verona-0408061.jpg
  • Cloister of San Zeno Maggiore basilica in Verona, Italy. The cloister daties from the 12th to 14th centuries.
    Italy-Verona-0408029.jpg
  • The main doors of The Basilica di San Zeno in Verona, Italy. The main doors are made of 48 panels of bronze and are said to be one of the first castings in bronze since Roman antiquity. On both sides of the doors, there are two bas-reliefs, which were designed by Niccolo in the 12th century.
    Italy-Verona-0408019.jpg
  • The Basilica di San Zeno (also known as San Zeno Maggiore) is a religious building of Verona, Northern Italy. The most important medieval church in Verona, the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore was founded in the 5th century and rebuilt in the 12th century.
    Italy-Verona-0408018.jpg
  • The bell tower of San Zeno Basilica in Verona, Italy. It is 72 m high and was begun in 1045, restored in 1120 and added onto in 1178.
    Italy-Verona-0408017.jpg
  • The inner courtyard of San Bernardino church in Verona, Italy.
    Italy-Verona-0408014.jpg
  • A statue of St. Benedict in front of <br />
St. Casimir Church monastery building in Warsaw, Poland.  St. Casimir Church and monastery building in Warsaw, Poland. The Germans bombed the monastery in WWII because nuns decided to suspend their rules to assist wounded insurgents. Over a thousand civilians, four priests, and 35 nuns sheltering in the church's crypt were killed.
    Poland - Warsaw - 1009181006.jpg
  • The Kamppi Chapel  is a Lutheran chapel in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas in Finland.
    Finland-Helsinki-12104907.jpg
  • The Kamppi Chapel  is a Lutheran chapel in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas in Finland.
    Finland-Helsinki-12104897.jpg
  • The Kamppi Chapel  is a Lutheran chapel in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas in Finland.
    Finland-Helsinki-12074249.jpg
  • Kallio Church in Helsinki, Finland. The grey granite Kallio church from 1912 is one of the most prominent landmarks of Helsinki.
    Finland-Helsinki-12084377.jpg
  • Kallio Church in Helsinki, Finland. The grey granite Kallio church from 1912 is one of the most prominent landmarks of Helsinki.
    Finland-Helsinki-12084376.jpg
  • The Holy Paul  Chapel in Saariselkä, Finland. The Holy Paul  Chapel is a fell chapel built from logs and seats a congregation of 210. The fell chapel has a unique altarpiece,.a window behind the altar, from which a majestic view of the fells opens.
    Lapland-0602188455.jpg
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova in Cortona, Italy. The Church of Santa Maria Nuova, 1554, is a central square-plan Renaissance church.
    Santa-Maria-Nuovo-Cortona-15061843.jpg
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its bluish interior decoration. It is the most famous mosque of Istanbul standing in Sultanahmet area.  The Ottoman sultan Ahmed I built it between 1609 - 1616 with the help of some of the same stonemasons who later constructed the Taj Mahal in India.
    Istanbul-Blue-Mosque-garden-17047337.jpg
  • Hagia Sophia museum and  Ayasofya Haseki Hamami bath-house on the left in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia was first built to be a Greek Orthodox church and opened in 537. Later from  1453 to 1931 it was a mosque and after that a museum. Ayasofya Haseki Hamamı is a restored public bath-house that dates back to 1556.
    Turkey-Istanbul-17047396.jpg
  • Church of San Salvatore. The church dates back to 1722.
    Switzerland-Lugano-Monte-Salvatore-1...jpg
  • The College Church on the city square in Funchal, Madeira. The church is a typical Jesuit temple with an ample and high nave.
    Portugal-Madeira-Funchal-College-chu...jpg
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