Mount Nebo is known as one of the top Biblical sites in the world and is home to the Moses Memorial Church. This site, on Mount Jordan, 40 kilometers south of the capital Amman, houses a church, built as a memorial to Moses because it is believed that he stood on this spot with the Israelites- Israel and pointed to the promised land.

This location provides a panorama of the Holy Land and Christian tradition says that Moses was buried here although his burial place is never indicated in the Bible.

Inside the church you'll find mosaics from the 5th century on the floors. This biblical site is owned by the Franciscans, who began excavations in the mountain in 1933. With the help of locals, they excavated the remains of the church site. pre-existing tiles and mosaic tiles. Depicted on the tiles are images of daily life, animals and hunting, olive trees and vine leaves as well as the tree of life.

The Holy Rosary Parish Church is one of the most visited historical landmarks in the Philippines. The history of the church begins with the history of the City of Angeles. The Church of the Holy Rosary Parish was built between 1877 and 1896 by “Polo y Servicio”, the limited and unpaid work of local Filipino individuals for all men by the Spanish border authorities . It also served as a hospital and sanctuary for the United States Army. Another part of the church was turned into a place of execution from 1896-1898 in the shooting down of Filipino revolutionaries and suspects by Spanish powers. The government restored the church in the early 1940s with the help of the US military after it was hit by American bombers during World War II. In 1849 it became a parish with the town of Culiat becoming the City of Angeles.

Today, the Church of the Holy Rosary Parish is located in Angeles, Pampanga, where local worshipers and tourists flock to the church. They also hold parties in honor of not only Santo Rosario but also Our Lady of Rosary de Naval, which is a local celebration in the Philippines. Definitely a must visit and learn Philippine history!

Tan Dinh Church is a pink Disney castle Gothic church that stands out on a busy street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This church is an active Catholic Church and one of the most important buildings in the city. It was built during the French colonial era and painted in Instagram-friendly pink and white colors of peonies.

Although it is not as well known as the Central Post Office of Ho Chi Minh City or Notre Dame Cathedral (two other famous landmarks of the time). But when you come here, you will be struck by an absolutely splendid building and to be honest, although not the most famous, it is the most loved one in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Dinh Church is fairly centrally located in District 3. You can actually walk there from many other central landmarks - but Ho Chi Minh City tends to be hot and humid with frantic traffic , plus taxis are cheap, so just hop in a cab and ask them to take you to the Cathedral!

When the Armenian community from Julfa (in present-day Azerbaijan) was replaced in the 17th century by Shah Abbas I, the Safavid ruler established an Armenian neighborhood called New Julfah in Isfahan, Iran. The community settled there and the Church of the Holy Saviour, also known as Vank Church, was one of the first churches built.

On the church grounds, there is also a small museum displaying religious and historical artifacts, including the first book printed in Iran. It also highlights the Armenian genocide that the Ottoman Empire waged in its final years.

As for the church, its simple dome and exterior reveal the richness of art within. Gilded frescoes depicting the Old and New Testaments and saints on the walls of this ornate church. Look a little closer and you'll see Persian floral motifs at the edges. The altar decorated with bricks will not look out of place in any of Iran's largest mosques. The fusion of Persian and Armenian Christian architecture is unique to this part of the world.

Myeong-dong Church is located in the middle of the tourist center of Seoul. The Gothic Cathedral, built in 1892, is the main church of the Archdiocese of Seoul and the birthplace of the Roman Catholic Community in Korea. The church was built under Emperor Gojong's rule but was funded by the Paris Foreign Missions Association at a cost of $60,000.

Christianity was only introduced to Korea in the 17th century, and Christians went through a very difficult time until the Joseon Dynasty because Buddhism was the main religion of Korea at that time. Many Catholics and foreign missionaries were killed. Currently 25% of the country is Christian, compared with 15% is Buddhist.

Now, the church is surrounded by department stores, street food vendors and themed coffee shops in Seoul's most popular shopping district.

The Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre may not be the most interesting building from the outside, it has a fascinating interior and an even more fascinating history. The Byzantine church is also worth a visit if the story is about Saint Nicholas, who later became Santa Claus or Sinterklaas. Saint Nicholas from Patara was the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century, who lived and worked here. Legend has it that Saint Nicholas was involved in helping young people and the poor. The original church was destroyed in an earthquake, only to be repaired and damaged by Arab invasions.

The current church dates back to the 11th century, with the ruins today being the result of restorations and expansions carried out during different periods. Inside, you'll find spectacular mosaics, domes, frescoes, and mausoleums. Recently, a team of experts discovered a hidden temple underneath the church. Many speculations have suggested that this temple most likely contained the tomb of Saint Nicholas. If you want to visit a church, try visiting in the early morning or late afternoon, which are the least touristy times, and you'll get a much richer experience.

The Church and Convents of Goa is a serial institution located in the former capital of the Portuguese Indies, located on the west coast of India about 10 km east of the state capital Panjim. These seven monuments had a great influence during the 16th-18th centuries on the development of architecture, sculpture and painting by spreading the Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque architectural and art forms. throughout the Asian countries where Catholic missions were established. In doing so, they beautifully illustrated the work of the missionaries in Asia.

While each church in Old Goa is interesting in its own way, one of the most visited is the Basilica of Bom Jesus. It was built in 1605 so you can see elements of the late Renaissance in its structure. It took almost 11 years to complete the construction of the Basilica. This church has become famous in the Catholic world because it houses the tomb of St.Francis Xavier. St.Francis is famous for his missionary trips to the East. Although the complex's exterior is affected by the annual monsoon, Bom Jesus is the only church in Old Goa that has not been plastered on the outside. In the 1950s, one of the Portuguese conservationists removed the plaster saying that the stone would harden on its own over the years. Since then, no one has reinstalled the plaster, although there are numerous other restoration works in different parts of the complex. The Cathedral and Convents of Goa became a UNESCO heritage site in 1986.

In the Velha region of Old Goa on the Holy Hill (Monte Santo) and just off the banks of the River Mandovi, there are the ruins of the tower of the monastery of Saint Augustine and the ruins of the once great church of Nossa Senhora de Graca (Our Lady of Grace).

The Augustinians began construction on this once magnificent structure after their arrival in 1587. Construction of the monastery and church was completed between 1597 and 1602. This gives Nossa Senhora de Graca has a reputation as one of the three greatest Augustinian churches of the Iberian people. world, the other two are the Basilica Escoral in Spain and Saint Vincente de Fora in Lisbon.

The Church of Agios Nikolaos, or Church of Saint Nicholas, is a small chapel in the Protaras area of Cyprus. It is located right on Kalamies Beach, next to a fishing pier.

There is a legend about Agio Nikolaos resurrecting a drowned sailor who was traveling to Jerusalem. Likewise, many of his miracles are related to the sea, the reason for which he is the patron saint of sailors. This is also why his tiny church was built next to the fishing wharf in Protaras, where locals still believe he was protecting their boats and crew.

Unlike Western churches, which are designed with tall spiers gathering worshipers towards heaven and god, this Orthodox church represents the bringing of god to earth. It has blue domes and whitewashed walls, similar to traditional Greek colors.

This church is also a popular destination for weddings and baptisms. In fact, it is a very romantic place as it is actually located on the water. Sunsets and sunrises here are beautiful, although any time of day makes for a picture-perfect setting.

When completed in 1640, St. Paul's Church was one of the largest Catholic churches in Asia. School of St. Paul's College, a Jesuit training center, was the first Western university in the area. The complex was a project of the Portuguese, who colonized Macau in the mid-16th century and remained there until 1999. After serving as a house of worship for almost 200 years, the church was destroyed by a fire in 1835.

All that remains of St. Paul is a single facade. The looming silhouette retains its original stonework and sculptural elements. Interestingly, it was Christian exiles in Japan who were responsible for the carvings that blend Jesuit and Oriental imagery. Visitors can also visit the church's crypt, which houses a small collection of religious relics and artwork.

Today, the Ruins of Saint Paul don't really attract pious people — but fervent Instagrammers, who jostle for photos on the vast stone steps.