Temple architecture has a very rich and controversial history, which, however, shows that from that construction of churches and other places for worship spread most of architectural innovation, new styles and trends around the world. Around the world there are preserved for us magnificent places of worship of our great civilization and of the ancient world.

1. Hallgrímskirkja

Lutheran Church in Reykjavik – the fourth tallest building in Iceland. The church was designed in 1937 by architect Gudyounom Samuelson. For the construction of the church it took 38 years. The church is located in the center of Reykjavik, and is visible from any part of the city.

2. Cathedral Las Lajas

One of the most visited temples in Colombia. Construction of the temple was completed in 1948. Neo-Gothic church is built on the 30-meter arch bridge connecting the two sides of the ravine.

3. Notre Dame du Haut

The pilgrimage church, built in 1950-55 years in the French city Ronshan. Architect Le Corbusier, even though not religious, has agreed to take up the project on the condition that the Catholic Church will give him complete freedom of creative expression. Originally substandard building caused violent protests by local residents, who refused to serve in the temple of water and electricity, but to date the tourists coming to see it, have become a major source of income for the city

4. Jubilee Church

Or the Church of the Merciful God the Father – this is a community center in Rome. It was built by architect Richard Meier in 1996-2003 to revive the life of area residents. The temple is built of reinforced concrete in a triangular area on the border of the city park, surrounded by a 10-storey residential and public buildings with about 30,000 inhabitants.

5. St. Basil’s Cathedral

A well-known example of Russian architecture and one of the most famous in Russia. It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the victory over the Kazan Khanate. According to legend, the architects of the cathedral were blinded to the order of Ivan the Terrible, so they can not build more churches like.

6. Milan Cathedral

The world famous fourth-largest church in the world is located in the center of Milan is its symbol. This late Gothic marvel, that contains a forest of spires and statues, marble pointed turrets and towers. White marble cathedral was built over five centuries.

7. Church of the Holy Family

Church in Barcelona, ​​which is based on private donations since 1882, is well-known project of Antoni Gaudí. The unusual appearance of the temple made it one of Barcelona’s main attractions. However, because of the difficulty of making stone structures, the cathedral can not finish before… 2026.

8. Stavkirka in Borgunne

One of the oldest surviving frame churches located in Norway. Metal parts in the construction Stavkirki Borgund not used. There are more then 2000 parts that used that make up the church. Solid frame racks going on the ground and then rose to a vertical position by means of long poles. Built, presumably, in 1150-80.

9. Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Cathedral of Catholic Archdiocese of Brasilia was built in the style of modernism, designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. In 1988, Oscar Niemeyer received the Pritzker Prize for the design of the Cathedral. The building consists of 16 hyperboloid towers symbolizing the hands raised to the sky. The space between the columns covered with stained glass.

10. Grundtvig’s Church

Lutheran Church, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Is one of the most famous churches in the city and a rare example of a place of worship, built in the style of expressionism. Construction lasted from 1921 to 1926.