Church of St. Bartholomew, Volkach, Lower Franconia
March 27, 2026
Another medieval gem in the heart of Volkach, a lovely little town on the Main.
Another medieval gem in the heart of Volkach, a lovely little town on the Main.
The church can trace its history back to 1288, but most of the building dates from the second half of the 14th century.
This huge church was built in several stages, with the first one being completed in 1444. The two mis-matched towers give it a unique character.
The church is situated on Lithostroto Street in the centre of Argostoli. The ceilings are painted with a pattern of fuzzy white shapes against a
We had not heard of this Neo-Gothic gem – it was our tuk-tuk driver who suggested that we should take a look at it. Obviously,
The church is part of Goa’s Portuguese heritage and dates from the early 1600s. It was, however, more or less rebuilt in 1907 – and
The photo actually shows two churches – the church of St. Francis is on the left of the shot and immediately behind it (on the
This impressive church dates back to 1661 and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage complex of Goan churches and convents.
To give it its full name: it is the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. It is the major landmark in Goa’s capital
This old Portuguese church is named after the ‘Three Kings’ of the bible – as is the fort next to it.