Top-Ten Churches
1. St. Peter’s: Where the Pope hangs out
2. Hagia Sophia: 1,500 year old Byzantine basilica with a massive dome 3. Pisa: Everyone knows about the leaning tower, but the cathedral and baptistery are equally impressive 4. Westminster Abby: Where England’s kings and queens have trod for almost 1,000 years 5. St. Mark’s: Ornate Eastern architecture makes it unforgettable 6. Notre Dame: Famous Paris church with soaring towers and gargoyles 7. Blue Mosque: Istanbul domed mosque named for its bluish mosaics 8. Temple of Heaven: Beijing’s Ming Dynasty imperial place of worship 9. Meztica: Important church and Moorish Mosque that has changed hands through the centuries 10. Great Synagogue: Budapest’s wonderfully ornate and rosy testament to its former Jewish population |