Churches

The remains of St. Lucius of Chur were said to be kept in this crypt for several centuries.

Inside the simple black-and-white exterior of Église Sainte-Cécile hides a pastel wonderland.

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

A steeple that now houses a small church.

Sitting among the tombstones and trees, this anvil tells a story of crowns, conflicts, and craftsmanship.

This cathedral's stained-glass patchwork of psychedelic colors and shapes was put in place long before the swinging 60s.

This small hilltop church weaves the urban history of Washington, D.C. with the national history of the United States.

The way that light hits a stained glass window on a specific day is one of many "clues" to a mysterious treasure.

This cauldron was said to be hidden inside a church after it was borrowed from a local witch.

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.

Beside the pew where C.S. Lewis often sat while attending church, a window filled with characters from his beloved stories.

A church made of steel.

A glimpse into early 19th-century education.

The world's first consecrated windmill.