Stavanger Cathedral
Stavanger Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Norway and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger, Stavanger Cathedral
20 Interesting Cologne Cathedral Facts
Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Facts, Originally the cathedral was built to house the Three Wise Men’s shrine
Reims Cathedral of Notre-Dame
Reims Cathedral known as the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Reims is situated on the Vesle River east-northeast of Paris, built between 1211 and 1516 under the auspices of Archbishop Aubry de Humbert and designer Jean d’Orbais. The Cathedral was built to replace the old church which was destroyed by fire in 1210. The Cathedral is …
Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice
Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice is the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, Opened in 1912 thanks to the generosity of Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II, It’s recognised as a national monument of France, Russian Orthodox Cathedral is one of the best examples of Russian religious architecture outside of Russia
10 Amazing Facts about Salamanca
Fun and interesting facts about Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain is located in Salamanca and the third oldest university in Europe, Facts about Salamanca, UNESCO declared the old city of Salamanca is a World Heritage Site in 1988, Salamanca has two cathedrals, Salamanca facts
20 Sagrada Familia Facts
Fun and Interesting Facts About Sagrada Familia Gaudí disliked straight lines and angles because they don’t often appear naturally. Instead, he based his design on the swirling curves of nature. The construction of La Sagrada Familia has been funded by donations. The Sagrada Familia has lights all around it, so at night, it glows a bright …
Almudena Cathedral Facts
Almudena Cathedral Facts, Almudena construction began in 1883 and not finished until 1993, is dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena and was consecrated by Pope John Paul II and styled in neo-classical style, facts about Almudena Cathedral