To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, Lonely Planet has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new book, Amazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guide. From national treasures to quirky constructions, here's a selection of some of the must-see monuments.
From treasured childhood notebooks to drawing with his daughter, Perry’s sketchbooks are the place where the artist learns if an idea is ‘a goer or a dud’
Some beautiful mosques are worth checking out whether for architecture, history or for their grandeur. To make it easy for you we have compiled a list.
The valley pierced with high rock pillars is also declared as an official holy place. Orthodox monasteries changed their working hours due to COVID-19. Here are things to know before visiting.
One of Seville's most loved traditions takes place during Holy Week, but what is Semana Santa and how is it celebrated? Learn more here!
A comprehensive guide to all the most instagrammable places in Israel as well as how to get there and the best times to visit.
The World Religions Readings are a detailed look at the top six religions of the world. Each reading gives an overview along with images important to the religion and QR codes for additional videos that can be used for any assignment from introduction of the topic to reviews. Religions Included: Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Judaism Topics Discussed: history, holidays, holy book, holy city, important people place of worship
Planning a getaway to Rome? Make sure you visit Vatican - one of the most sacred places in the world. Discover top things to do in Vatican.
In Pirkei Avot 1:2 we learn, שִׁמְעוֹן הַצַּדִּיק הָיָה מִשְּׁיָרֵי כְנֶסֶת הַגְּדוֹלָה. הוּא הָיָה אוֹמֵר עַל שְׁלשָׁה דְבָרִים הָעוֹלָם עוֹמֵד, עַל הַתּוֹרָה וְעַל הָעֲבוֹדָה וְעַל גְּמִילוּת חֲסָדִים: Shimon the Righteous was one of the last of the men of the great assembly. He used to say: the world stands upon three things: the Torah, avodah, and acts of kindness. Avodah, which is usually translated as the worship that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem, is a word that simply means “work.” Tamar Elad-Appelbaum interprets this word to be both a reference to the holy work of the Temple as well as working the land. She writes, “The idea that working the soil and serving G!d in the sanctuary are merely two sides of the same coin is basic to the Jewish worldview.” Jewish people are historically a wandering people, the word for Hebrew ivri literally meaning to pass through, to traverse. We are not known for our rootedness, and yet perhaps that is exactly what Shimon the Righteous is encouraging us to do. What would it mean for us to be deeply connected to the earth, dedicating ourselves to working it and fighting for it? Prints are on Gicleé fine art paper.
These Bible verses about conflict resolution can help you have peaceful relationships even in the midst of conflict.
One of Seville's most loved traditions takes place during Holy Week, but what is Semana Santa and how is it celebrated? Learn more here!
Being the center of Catholicism, it’s no surprise that Italy is home to many of the world’s most beautiful churches. Here, we’ve handpicked our favorite ten Italian churches, from landmarks like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Milan Duomo, to lesser-known beauties in Sicily and Umbria that are worth a pilgrimage.
This center of religion and culture is absolutely stunning.
Tibet is a holy place for the soul and a beautiful secret place. Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World", has attracted many people to travel here, where you can feel the uncanny workmanship of nature, but also can feel the cultural history of thousands of years.
A qualitative and quantitative collection of some of the most relevant spaces around the world that, in turn, are an essential expression of the cities they represent. Their geometric, typological and historical conditions are presented as a figurative atlas that exemplifies the historical path and the heterogeneous character of contemporary urban places. Una colección cualitativa y cuantitativa de algunos de los vacíos urbanos más relevantes del mundo que, a su vez, son expresión esencial de las ciudades a las que representan. Sus condiciones geométricas, tipológicas e históricas componen un atlas figurado que ejemplifica el devenir y el carácter heterogéneo de los lugares urbanos contemporáneos.
In spiritual places to visit, it is fascinating to see the devotion to ritual and to tradition by people the world over, despite the actual specifics of each religion being different. This list of 7 religions tells you some of the most holy places in the world not to miss when you are experiencing world religions.
A comprehensive guide to all the most instagrammable places in Israel as well as how to get there and the best times to visit.
One of Seville's most loved traditions takes place during Holy Week, but what is Semana Santa and how is it celebrated? Learn more here!
Hospital and Church of the Holy Trinity in Kuks - A unique Baroque spa – Kuks
Tibet is a holy place for the soul and a beautiful secret place. Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World", has attracted many people to travel here, where you can feel the uncanny workmanship of nature, but also can feel the cultural history of thousands of years.
While most of the "must do" things in Sedona involve natural beauty, the unique Chapel of the Holy Cross also needs to make your list!
Sea arches are located on the coastlines of many countries around the world. Explore these natural wonders and see why they're so special!
Paris-based photographer Mary Quincy recently shared some of her favorite places to get a local's view of Paris on Condé Nast Traveler's Instagram, and we're already planning our next trip.
A comprehensive guide to all the most instagrammable places in Israel as well as how to get there and the best times to visit.
Born: 7 January 1894 at Zdunska Wola, Poland Died: August 14, 1941, Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland Canonized: 10 Octobe...
A theme park dedicated to the stories of Jesus isn't something you would expect in Buenos Aires. But it's attracting more than just families.
Travel experts from around the world share their pilgrimage travel experiences doing sacred walks in all corners of the globe.
Extreme vacations appeal to many intrepid travelers. Here are a handful of dangerous places that you might dream of visiting, but utmost caution is advised.
Besides eating bamboo leaves I like all kind of oddities. Being bored of usual buildings I have traveled the world (with the help of Internet) and found 50 strangest and most extraordinary churches in the world, and I'm kind enough to share it with you.
Visiting Livraria Lello, Porto The building that houses Porto’s most famous bookstore was built all the way back in 1906! The Lello brothers, who were
St John Bosco (1815-1888) was an Italian priest and the founder of the Salesian order. He was a man with a great love for the young and lived passionately for them, teaching and guiding them in the…
A guide to things to do in Tuscany for a 7 day trip itinerary - where to go in the countryside, Tuscany beaches, its striking cities and small towns
Besides eating bamboo leaves I like all kind of oddities. Being bored of usual buildings I have traveled the world (with the help of Internet) and found 50 strangest and most extraordinary churches in the world, and I'm kind enough to share it with you.