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SAINT ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL OR ISAAKIEVSKIY SOBOR
Famous Landmarks of St. Petersburg
Largest Orthodox Basilica
Fourth Largest Cathedral in the World
RUSSIA

Saint Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral (sobor) in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest (by the volume under the cupola) cathedral in the world.  It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.

The cathedral took 40 years to construct, under French-born architect Auguste de Montferrand's direction, from 1818 and completed 1858.

The cathedral is a Late Neoclassical rendering of a Byzantine Greek-cross church. The main dome rises 101.5 metres (333 ft), plated with pure gold dominates the city skyline.

St Isaac's Cathedral is one of the most famous attractions in St Petersburg.  It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world following St Peter’s in Rome, St Paul’s in London and Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence; and the major Orthodox basilica in Russia.

Thanks to Egoshina Maria of Russia

Received: June 28, 2016

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BARASOAIN CHURCH

Barasoain Church (also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) is a Roman Catholics church built in 1630 in Malolos City, Bulacan.  Having earned the title as the Cradle of Democracy in the East, the most important religious building in the Philippines, and the site of the First Philippine Republic, the church is proverbial for its historical importance among Filipinos.  Founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1859, the church is also renowned for its architectural design and internal adornments.  The original church was burned during the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution however, it was renovated.

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SOFIA

Bulgaria

Capital and Largest City of Bulgaria

Tourist attractions

Famous landmark: Top left:  City Center, Top Right:  University of Sofia,
Bottom Left:  Church Sveti Sedmochislenitsi, Bottom Right:  St. Nedelya Church

Sofia - is the 14th largest city in the European Union.

Sofia holds Bulgaria's largest museum collections, which attract tourists and students for practical studies.

Sofia is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria alongside coastal and mountain resorts.

Sofia is Europe's most affordable capital to visit.

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BACLAYON CHURCH

Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

 NBS Sn. 8-08886  425P8-191-93

Is the second oldest stone church in the Philippines, constructed in 1595 by the Jesuit priests.  It has a museum that houses St. Ignacius of Loyola’s relics, life-size ivory statue of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary and gold embroidered church vestments, books and hymnals, 1859 paintings of Liberato Gatchalian and other religious items

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MINOR BASILICA of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (Manila Cathedral)

Manila, Philippines

is also known as the MINOR BASILICA of the IMMACULATE CONCEPCION is the only cathedral in the world that was built and renovated six times.  Inside are gilded altar, a 4,500-pipe organ and rosette windows with beautiful stained glass.

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CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

Commonly known Rotunda of Xewkija or Xewkija Rotunda

Xewkija, Gozo, Malta

3rd Largest Unsupported Dome In The World

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SAN FELIPE DE NERI CHURCH

Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A

One Of The Oldest Surviving Building In The City

Albuquerque most famous church

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MIAGAO CHURCH (Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church)
Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The church was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993 together with San Agustin Church in Manila; Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur; and San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches.

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FRANCE

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

The facade of the basilica bears a circular panel with the image of Pope Pius X. The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (also referred to as the Upper Basilica) was built between 1866 and 1872 as a conjoint confirmation of the legitimacy of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception (proclaimed in 1854 by Pope Pius IX) and of the Marian apparitions in 1858 and consecrated in 1876, it was the second of the churches to be completed. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (French: Basilique de Notre Dame de l'Immaculée Conception de Lourdes), known widely as the "Upper Church", is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica within the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.. Located at Lourdes, France. Designed by architect Hippolyte Durand.