Europe Attractions: Holy Place
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Valencia Cathedral (Seu)
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Known for its jumble of architectural styles, Valencia Cathedral (also known as the "Seu") is also famous worldwide as the home of the Holy Chalice. ... Continue Reading »
Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko)
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The Church in the Rock (or Temppeliaukio Church) designed in 1969, remains a foremost Helsinki attraction. Hewn into solid rock in the middle of an ordinary ... Continue Reading »
St Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral, built to honor the patron saint of Ireland, is a must-see attraction in Dublin. It stands adjacent to the well that it is said St. ... Continue Reading »
Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
The Kölner Dom, also known as the Cologne Cathedral, is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. In the 19th century, it was the tallest building in ... Continue Reading »
Sistine Chapel
The world-famous Sistine Chapel is inside the Pope's residence in the Vatican. Part of its fame is directly related to the papacy: The Sistine Chapel is where ... Continue Reading »
Montserrat
Located about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Barcelona is Montserrat - the 'Serrated Mountain'. The mountain gets its name from the rock formations which look ... Continue Reading »
St Peter's Basilica
St Peter's Basilica was built between 1506 and 1590, when the dome was finally completed. It is on the site of the tomb of St. Peter; his relics were finally ... Continue Reading »
Sainte Chapelle
The most exquisite of Paris' Gothic gems with a delicate soaring spire, Sainte Chapelle is tucked away within the walls of the Palais de Justice. The chapel ... Continue Reading »
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, or Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, perched at the very top of Butte de Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), was built from ... Continue Reading »
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Camii, the Blue Mosque, was built by the sultan of the same name to out-wow the adjacent Aya Sofia. Built in the early 1600s, on the site of ... Continue Reading »
Mont Saint Michel
The slender towers and sky-scraping turrets of the abbey of Mont Saint Michel are one of the classic images of northern France. Rising from flat white sands, ... Continue Reading »
Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)
Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) is one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 ... Continue Reading »
Roman Catacombs
Catacombs are ancient underground cemeteries; the catacombs here in Rome were mainly used by Christians (and occasionally Jews) from the 2nd to the 5th ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod)
The Temple of Debod is an Egyptian 4th century BC temple that now stands in the Parque de la Montaña near Plaza de España. While it seems out of ... Continue Reading »
Almudena Cathedral
The Almudena Cathedral is the official Cathedral of Madrid and is dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena. Taking over a century to complete, the Almudena is one ... Continue Reading »
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- Church / Cathedral
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- Ghosts & Ghouls
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- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holiday Activity
- Horse Riding
- Hotel
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Historical
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- Mosque
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Photography
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- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Shrine
- Spa
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
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- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
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- Beach
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- Castle
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- Cultural Experience
- Festival
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- Gondola
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
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- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
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- Museum
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- Neighborhood
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- People Watching
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- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Romantic
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- Scuba Diving
- Shore Excursions
- Ski & Snow
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