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 ...

In the original vision that Pope Julius II had for the decoration of the Sistine Chapel, the ceiling was intended to feature the 12 Apostles — a suitable theme for a papal chapel in the ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two ...