Tag: chapels and churches

Chapels and churches around the world known for their architecture, artistic detail, and layered history, from grand cathedrals to intimate chapels tucked into old towns and landscapes. This archive gathers sacred spaces where design, symbolism, and story make the visit unforgettable.

Archaeology, Historics, Religious Places

Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia

Beneath the soft curves of Cappadocia’s surreal landscape lies a world shaped by centuries of faith and resilience. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, was once a thriving monastic center for early Christians escaping persecution and punishments of war. After Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, the region became a spiritual refuge during the Arab-Byzantine wars. Christians who fled … Continue reading Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia

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Mountains, Nature

Top 10 Things to Do in Tsaghkadzor: Adventure Sports, Ancient Monasteries and Beautiful Valleys

written by Dheepratim Das Situated in Mount Teghenis, Tsaghkadzor, meaning ”The Valley of Flowers,” is a resort town in Kotayk Province in Armenia that is a blend of beautiful scenery and rich culture. The town is famous for its exceptional ski slopes, excellent spas, and great nature, so Tsaghkadzor has become a sought-after tourist destination for travellers from around the world throughout the year. But … Continue reading Top 10 Things to Do in Tsaghkadzor: Adventure Sports, Ancient Monasteries and Beautiful Valleys

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Movie Locations

Equalizer 3 Filming Locations: Inside Italy’s Atrani – The Real Altamonte

With pastel-colored buildings cascading down the hills on one side while the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean washes on the shores of the other, it came as no surprise this small town in Amalfi Coast known as Atrani was chosen as the central spot for the action-packed thriller Equalizer 3’s fictional town “Altamonte”. While Altamonte is a town created just for the movie, much of … Continue reading Equalizer 3 Filming Locations: Inside Italy’s Atrani – The Real Altamonte

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Historics

A Day Trip to Kazbegi – Pass Through Old Georgian Military Road to Gergeti Trinity Church

Surrounded by the grandeur of towering Caucasus mountains, Kazbegi is a popular travel location in Georgia. While it’s mostly famous for the 14th century Gergeti Trinity Church located like an eagle’s perch high on the mountains of Kazbegi and near Stepantsminda village, there is more to these mountain tops than this historical church. Filled with rushing streams anywhere you look, villages that lives a lifestyle … Continue reading A Day Trip to Kazbegi – Pass Through Old Georgian Military Road to Gergeti Trinity Church

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Nature

Dashbashi Canyon – The Diamond Glass Bridge in Georgia & A Thrilling Canyon Hike

With green mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and deep gorges carved in between them, Georgia’s Dashbashi Canyon, sometimes known as Tsalka Canyon, is a natural wonder covered in the dense green of its land with the flowing Khrami river beneath. While it was already a popular spot amongst the locals, it became an attraction when the government opened it in 2022 … Continue reading Dashbashi Canyon – The Diamond Glass Bridge in Georgia & A Thrilling Canyon Hike

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Historics, Religious Places

Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

Dragon heads, Odin, and a tale of mischievous trolls surround and spell the walls of these stave churches. These aren’t just places of religious worship. These Viking sites in Norway are of historical significance that lets travellers take a peek into an era when loud, boisterous Vikings roamed the land. The stave churches tell a lot more stories than what their simple exteriors portray. For … Continue reading Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

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Historics

Underground Cities, Dungeons & Haunted Castles: 4 Spookiest Places in Scotland

While Scotland is known for its scenic beauty, the Harry Potter franchise and its famous kilt and bagpipes, the city’s walls have seen darker days with wails of the poor and cries of victims. Before its wand-holding wizard days, the country was known for a kind of spine-tingling chill with a spooky history of underground cities, serial killers and ghost-roaming castles. For historic buffs and … Continue reading Underground Cities, Dungeons & Haunted Castles: 4 Spookiest Places in Scotland

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