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Inspiring Religious sites around the world

Bhutan

Punakha Dzong, the majestic fortress of Bhutan

Italy

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a timeless masterpiece of art and architecture

Portugal

Lisbon's Jerónimos Monastery, a portal to Portugal's Golden Age

Moldova

Orheiul Vechi, a confluence of spirituality, and nature

Ethiopia

Lake Tana, a sacred journey to Ethiopia's island monasteries

Bulgaria

Rila Monastery, a spiritual jewel in the heart of Bulgaria

Romania

Viscri Fortified Church, a bastion of Saxon heritage

Norway

Urnes Stave Church, a symbol of Norway's medieval heritage

Spain

Burgos Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic splendor

Taiwan

Turn bad luck into fortune by touring Kaohsiung's Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Armenia

Geghard, the Monastery of the Seven Churches and Forty rock-hewn Altars

Germany

The impressive Wies Church, a fascinating jewel of Bavarian rococo architecture

United Arab Emirates

The small mosque of Al Badiyah, architectural and historical jewel of the Emirates

Sri Lanka

Dambulla, grottoes of relics and mysticism in the heart of Sri Lanka

Nepal

Lumbini, the brithplace of Buddha