Christianity

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.

Outstanding, eerie frescoes and decorations fill this 19th-century monastery.

Hanging within this medieval church are the bones of a beast allegedly slain by a fourth-century saint.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

Every January 6, young men dive into Spring Bayou in search of a cross and a year's worth of maritime blessings.

These unusual paintings give thanks to the saints and deities who granted people favors and miracles.

This crumbling medieval basilica once attracted pilgrims by the thousands to collect a miraculous dust that formed above the saint's tomb.

This Czech church doubles as something of a permanent fashion exhibition for a statue of the Infant Jesus.

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.