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Las Lajas Cathedral
Another basilica church that attracts tourists from all over the world is the Santuario de Las Lajas, which is located in south Colombia. In terms of architecture, the said church follows the Gothic revival style. Its name is actually derived from the Spanish word Laja which means sedimentary rock.
Looking at it from a distance, you will be amazed with how beautiful it is. Legend says that the construction of the church was based on an experience of a mother and daughter who got caught in the rain and found shelter in the stones. It is widely-believed that a Virgin Mary apparition was seen in the area.
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Church of Hallgrimur
Located in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland, the Church of Hallgrimur is indeed amazing. The architecture is designed to resemble Iceland’s basalt lava flows. Building this great structure actually took 38 years and it was only completed in 1896. Many believe that it is similar to Copenhagen’s Grundtvig Church.
The Church of Hallgrimur is home to a huge pipe organ made by Johannes Klais. You can climb up to the highest floor and view the entire city as well as the surrounding mountains. It is one of the tallest structures in the country and named after a local poet.
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St Stephen’s Basilica Neo Classical at Its Best
Located in Budapest, the church of St Stephen’s Basilica stands proud. Named after King Stephen, Hungary’s first ever king, the church’s architectural style can be classified as neoclassical with a groundplan that is referred to as Greek Cross.
Immediately, you will notice the two huge bell towers on each side of the church. St Stephen’s Basilica is considered to be among the tallest buildings in the city with a height of 315 feet. It took 54 years for the church to be completely constructed, mainly due to its big dome.
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St Basil’s Cathedral One of A Kind Structure
If you happen to visit Moscow, Russia, you should make sure that you stop by St. Basil’s Cathedral. Constructed from 1552 to 1561, the church is indeed breathtaking to see. It is made up of 9 small chapels and when viewed from above, it looks like a star with eight corners.
The cathedral’s exterior actually attracts the most attention. The interior, on the other hand, is not as impressive but still a sight to behold.
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Canterbury Cathedral History Meets Architecture
As one of the oldest churches in England, you will marvel at how the Canterbury Cathedral stood the test of time. Millions of tourists flock to this church to see firsthand the fantastic architecture, which is obviously ahead of its time. And as far as history is concerned, it played an important role as it was the center of intrigue during the 12th century.