There are many interesting destinations on earth for you to travel. If you are interested in churches, you can visit the St. Peter\'s Basilica in Vatican City, the St Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Washington National Cathedral in the capital of the United States, the Notre Dame Cathedral in France, and the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco, and so on. These churches are among most well-known cathedrals in the world thanks to their beautiful design. Let’s see how attractive these cathedrals are through some photos as follows and decide where you want to visit on your holidays.
The Basilica of the National Vow
The Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador is not only the most important work of Neogothic Ecuadorian architecture but also one of the most representatives of America.
St. Peter\'s Basilica in Vatican
Located in Vatican City, St. Peter\'s Basilica is famous as a place of pilgrimage. It is the world’s largest Christian church in the world holding 60,000 people.
The St. Peter’s Basilica is described as the holiest Catholic sites and a unique position in the Christian world.
St Paul\'s Cathedral
The St Paul’s Cathedral was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962 with the height of 111 meters. Its dome is also recognized as the highest in the world.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is widely known as one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe. The church was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress.
St. Andrews Cathedral, Scotland
St. Andrews Cathedral in Scotland was built in the 12th century. Although the church now stands in ruins, but it used to mark the territory of what was once Scotland’s largest place of worship.
Holy Virgin Cathedral, San Francisco
The Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco interests worshipers and tourists with its beautiful interior design.
Washington National Cathedral
The Washington National Cathedral, located in the capital of the United States, is the sixth largest cathedral in the world. The church which was designed from various Gothic architectural styles of the Middle Ages attracted nearly 400,000 visitors in 2009.
Cathedral of San Cristobal, Guatemala
The cathedral of San Sristobal in El Progreso, Guatemala, stands out among rolling hills of green. About half of the country’s population are Christians.
Cathedral of Brasília, Brazil
The Cathedral of Brasília in Brazil was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. It looks like a huge tepee in the middle of Brazil’s capital city
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