Michael A. Duch on the most majestic, sacred places in the world.

1. THE
WORLD’S
MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES
PART II
Michael A. Duch | Majestic images of the world’s most sacred places

2. THE CHURCH OFTHETRANSFIGURATION, KIZHI ISLAND
Built: 18th century
It sits on Lake Onega in Russia and is a popular stop-off point onVolga river cruises.
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3. CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, ETHIOPIA
Built: 12th century
It was chiseled from a single piece of living rock.
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4. PALATINE CHAPEL, SICILY
Built: 1132
Covered by intricate gold mosaics, depicts scenes such as St John in the desert and a group of 5 saints.
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5. SAINTE-CHAPELLE, PARIS
Built: 13th century
It is believed to be built by Louis IX
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6. ST BARTHOLOMEWTHE GREAT, LONDON
Built: 1123
It was used a scene in Four Weddings and a Funeral
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7. FEISENKIRCHE, GERMANYBuilt: 1482
You can only enter through a tunnel plowed into the rock.
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8. CHURCH OF DMITRY ON BLOOD, UGLICH, RUSSIA
Built: 1692
It was where Dimitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, and his supporters were slaughtered.
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9. CHURCH OF SAINT STEPHANOS, IRAN
Built: 7th century
It sits in a verdant valley in Iran and is believed to house the bones of Saint Gregory.
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10. CHURCH OFTHE NATIVITY, WEST BANK
Built: 372 AD
Sits over the “Grotto”, which is considered to be the site of birth of Jesus Christ.
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11. MATTHIAS CHURCH, HUNGARY
Built: 1015
Inside there is a gallery which contains a replica of the Hungarian royal crown.
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