Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas

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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas

Churches, cathedrals, basilicas, abbeys, and related sacred architecture.

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Portfolios
72
Countries
29
UNESCO
30
Top Country
Italy
Map Ready
72

Editor's Note

Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas brings together 72 curated portfolios across 29 countries and 8 regions. The strongest country groupings currently include Italy (13), United States (9), Austria (5). The collection includes 30 UNESCO-linked sites, giving the page a strong cultural and historical backbone. Editor picks are ranked from the Engine's curation table, while the country sections and map are generated from approved collection members.

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This map shows only approved Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas collection members. Editor's Picks use gold-star markers.

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★ #4
Salzburg Cathedral

The Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg) stands at the heart of the historic city and is one of the most important Baroque churches in Central Europe. The cathedral was rebuilt in the early 17th century after a fire destroyed the earlier structure.

★ #5
Lima Cathedral

The magnificent Lima Cathedral dominates the eastern side of Plaza Mayor in the historic center of Lima. Originally constructed in the 16th century, the cathedral has been rebuilt and expanded several times following earthquakes that struck the city.

Browse by Country

Countries are ordered by the number of approved collection members, then alphabetically.

Italy (13)

Italy is represented by 13 portfolios in this collection, including Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Assunta e Sant'Oronzo.

Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista

The Turin Duomo, officially the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, stands in the historic center of Turin near the former royal palace of the Savoy dynasty. Built in the late 15th century, the cathedral is the only major Renaissance church in the city.

United States (9)

United States is represented by 9 portfolios in this collection, including Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Austria (5)

Austria is represented by 5 portfolios in this collection, including Franziskanerkirche, Kirche Maria Himmelfahrt, and Kollegienkirche.

Kirche Maria Himmelfahrt

The Augustinerkirche in Mülln, often referred to as Pfarre Mülln, stands on the northern side of the Mönchsberg hill overlooking the Salzach River. Founded during the 14th century, the church forms part of a historic Augustinian monastery complex.

Kollegienkirche

The Kollegienkirche, or University Church, stands along Universitätsplatz in Salzburg’s historic center. Built in the early 18th century, the church is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the city.

★ #4
Salzburg Cathedral

The Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg) stands at the heart of the historic city and is one of the most important Baroque churches in Central Europe. The cathedral was rebuilt in the early 17th century after a fire destroyed the earlier structure.

France (5)

France is represented by 5 portfolios in this collection, including Mont Saint-Michel, Notre Dame, and Our Lady of Chartres Cathedral.

Reims

Reims lies in the Champagne region of northeastern France and has long been one of the most historically important cities in the country.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg lies along the Rhine River near the border between France and Germany in the historic region of Alsace. For centuries the city served as an important cultural and trading center linking the German and French worlds.

Spain (4)

Spain is represented by 4 portfolios in this collection, including Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Mosque-Cathedral Monumental Site of Córdoba, and Sagrada Família.

Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família is one of the most recognizable architectural works in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí and begun in the late nineteenth century. The basilica combines Gothic structural principles with innovative forms inspired by natural geometry.

England (3)

England is represented by 3 portfolios in this collection, including Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, London Oratory, and Westminster Abbey.

London Oratory

The impressive Brompton Oratory, formally known as the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, stands in the district of South Kensington in London. Built in the late 19th century, the church reflects the grand architectural style of the Roman Baroque.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey stands as one of the most historically significant religious structures in the United Kingdom, serving as the traditional site for royal coronations, weddings, and state ceremonies for nearly a thousand years.

Peru (3)

Peru is represented by 3 portfolios in this collection, including Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima, and Lima Cathedral.

★ #5
Lima Cathedral

The magnificent Lima Cathedral dominates the eastern side of Plaza Mayor in the historic center of Lima. Originally constructed in the 16th century, the cathedral has been rebuilt and expanded several times following earthquakes that struck the city.

Australia (2)

Australia is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Scots’ Church Melbourne.

Chile (2)

Chile is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Los Dominicos and Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago.

Los Dominicos

The historic complex of Pueblito Los Dominicos lies in the eastern part of Santiago at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The site grew around the colonial-era Church of San Vicente Ferrer, built by the Dominican order in the 18th century.

Denmark (2)

Denmark is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Aarhus Cathedral and Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church.

Aarhus Cathedral

The impressive Aarhus Cathedral, also known as Aarhus Domkirke, stands at the heart of Aarhus. Constructed primarily during the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral is the longest church in Denmark.

Greece (2)

Greece is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa and Holy Church of Saint Demetrius at Palatitsia.

Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa

The Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa is housed in a historic church within the old town of Corfu. The museum presents an important collection of religious icons and artifacts dating from the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods.

Israel (2)

Israel is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

Poland (2)

Poland is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including St. Mary's Basilica and Święta Lipka.

Święta Lipka

Święta Lipka lies in the historic region of Warmia and Masuria in northeastern Poland, not far from the border with the former territories of East Prussia.

Tunisia (2)

Tunisia is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Saint Louis Cathedral, L'Acropolium and Saint Vincent de Paul Cathedral.

Vatican (2)

Vatican is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Saint Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums contain one of the most remarkable collections of art and antiquities in the world. Located within Vatican City, the museums preserve centuries of artistic treasures gathered by the popes.

Algeria (1)

Algeria is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique.

Bulgaria (1)

Bulgaria is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky.

Canada (1)

Canada is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral.

Croatia (1)

Croatia is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Church of St. Ignatius.

Estonia (1)

Estonia is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by St. Nicholas' Church and Museum.

Ireland (1)

Ireland is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Old Mellifont Abbey.

Kazakhstan (1)

Kazakhstan is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Ascension Cathedral.

Ascension Cathedral

Zenkov Cathedral, located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is one of the tallest wooden Orthodox churches in the world and was constructed in the early twentieth century during the Russian Imperial period.

Malta (1)

Malta is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by St. John's Co-Cathedral.

Norway (1)

Norway is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Oslo Cathedral.

Oslo Cathedral

The historic Oslo Cathedral stands near the center of Oslo and has served as the city’s principal church since the late 17th century. Built in 1697, the cathedral reflects the Baroque architectural traditions of the period.

Russia (1)

Russia is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Savior on the Spilled Blood.

Scotland (1)

Scotland is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Jedburgh Abbey.

Switzerland (1)

Switzerland is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Jesuitenkirche Luzern.

Jesuitenkirche Luzern

The Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche) stands along the banks of the Reuss River in the historic center of Lucerne. Built in the 17th century, it is considered the first large Baroque church constructed in Switzerland.

Turkey (1)

Turkey is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.

Uzbekistan (1)

Uzbekistan is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Holy Assumption Cathedral Church.

Holy Assumption Cathedral Church

The Holy Assumption Cathedral in Tashkent represents the presence of Russian Orthodox Christianity in Central Asia during the nineteenth century. The cathedral was constructed during the period of Russian imperial expansion into the region.

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