Mountain Church, Ikaria, Greece
July 2, 2026
The rock formation on the left houses the church bell.
The rock formation on the left houses the church bell.
That’s what it says on the plaque by the entrance to this church in the mountains of Ikaria, Greece. The photo shows the top of
It dominates the centre of this relatively small mountain village.
This large church occupies a prominent position above Ikaria’s capital and represents its major landmark.
One of the most lavishly-decorated churches you could imagine; nearly every inch carries rich ornaments
Another medieval gem in the heart of Volkach, a lovely little town on the Main.
This was once an Ursuline church, built by Italian Baroque architect Antonio Petrini in the late 1600s. It was handed over to the Protestant community
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.
England’s largest cathedral and one of its newest, though you might not suspect that from its Gothic style