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This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Make your way along elegant promenades to find medieval churches, thermal spas and stunning gardens in the shadow of the Italian Alps. 

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Once known for the wall that divided it, the city of Berlin is now a unified, cosmopolitan city, known for its architecture, museums and festivals.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

Marvel at rich Baroque decoration, precious artworks by the likes of Moretto and Grazio Cossali, and a pretty cloister in this 16th-century religious complex.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

Containing parts of Limousin history from Roman times to the present, this magnificent Gothic house of worship is an important part of the skyline of Limoges.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Climb to the lofty viewing tower of this cathedral commissioned in 1717 and completed in 1838. Inspect the crypt, carved choir and impressive dome painting.