Sight type: Temple
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Saint Paul’s Cathedral
Saint Paul’s is the cathedral church of the Diocese of London, within the Anglican Church. Sir Christopher Wren built the current building between 1675–1710, after the Great Fire of London (1666) destroyed Old Saint Paul’s. Several views of the dome are considered so important, they are protected by law.
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Saint Quintin’s Cathedral
Saint Quintin’s Cathedral is the see of the Dioecesis Hasseletensis. The church is almost as old as the city itself and has roots that can be traced to at least the 8th century. (Parts of) The current building dates back to the 11th century.
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Virga Jesse Basilica
The Virga Jesse Basilica houses a14th century statue of the virgin Mary as the Virga Jesse, the senior most venerated saint in and patron of the city of Hasselt. The original chapel dates back to 1334. The current building is the post-Second World War restauration of the 1727 chapel.
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Sensō-ji
Sensō-Ji is a Buddhist temple of Kannon, in the heart of Asakusa, is said to be the oldest temple in Tokyo. The focal point of worship at Sensō-ji is a statue found by fishermefn, in the Sumida River in 628 AD.
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Meiji Jingū
The Meiji Jingū (明治神宮) is the central shrine to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The site contains the main sanctuary, a park, a forest, a garden, a museum and more!