The restoration of the Lady Chapel in Saint-Sulpice (Paris) means that visitors can rediscover interior decoration dating from the 18th century. Its dome is the work of an artist at the peak of his ...

Religious sites in France aren’t just places of worship—they’re architectural and cultural icons, filled with centuries-old artistry and history. From grand cathedrals to intimate chapels, each site ...

Kaohsiung has done something rare: built a modern MRT system that’s more than a subway: it’s a cultural institution. This ...

Following Pope Francis’s passing on April 21 and the election of Pope Leo on May 8, many people have wondered where the ...

The palace sits within the larger community of New Vrindaban, a Hare Krishna community established in the West Virginia ...

For West Virginians, the Palace of Gold offers a local treasure that rivals international destinations. It’s the kind of place that expands perceptions of what the Mountain State contains – a reminder ...

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A Sussex chapel is home to the world’s only known replica of the Sistine Chapel ceiling - and is described as being “better” than the real thing. English Martyrs Catholic Church in Compton ...

The sun has gone down behind the basilica's dome, and the mood ... interesting event.” The Sistine Chapel, built by Pope Sixtus and famous for its ceiling and rear wall frescoes painted by ...

As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel ... To decorate the chapel's ceiling, Michelangelo Buonarroti was the man for the ...