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MUST-VISIT: These Are The Top 10 Prettiest Churches In The World!

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By ellephant


If there is one thing you should consider on your travels, it's churches. 

Yeah, you heard us! They are such a picturesque genre, and you could get some of the craziest shots fr.

We've rallied some of the most prettiest churches from all around the world, and here's your top 10!


#10 St. Andrew's Church, Ukraine

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Fact: Earthquake-Proof Design

The chruch was built on a hill prone to landslides, and was constructed without bells to avoid vibrations that could destabilize the foundation.


#9 The Shadowless Church, China

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️Fact: Optical Illusion Architecture

The church's white steel frame and translucent design creates the illusion of no shadow under certain lighting conditions.


#8 Santa Maria del Fiore, Italy

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Fact: Brunelleschi's Dome Mystery

The dome was built without scaffolding--a feat of engineering still not fully understood today.


#7 Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia

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Fact: Miraculous Origin

Legend says the Virgin Mary appeared to a deaf-mute girl in the cave where the church now stands and she was instantly healed.


#6 Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, France

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Fact: Tidal Island Drama

The abbey becomes an island during high tide and reconnects to the mainland at low tide a natural defense mechanism.


#5 Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland

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Fact: Inspired by Lava

Its design mimics the basalt columns formed by cooling lava a tribute to Iceland's volcanic landscape.


#4 St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia

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Fact: No Two Domes Alike

Each of the cathedral's domes has a unique pattern and color no two are the same.


#3 Notre Dame, France

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Fact: Gargoyle Gutters

The famous gargoyles aren't just decorative they're rain spouts designed to protect the stone walls from erosion.


#2 La Sagrada Família, Spain

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Fact: Nature-Inspired Geometry

Gaudí used hyperboloids, helicoids, and paraboloids all natural forms to shape the structure.


#1 St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City 

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Fact: Whispering Gallery

The domes acoustics allow whispers to travel clearly across the circular gallery a hidden sonic feature.


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