A breathtaking work of art and architecture, the St. Louis Cathedral is a religious wonder built to reflect the glory and majesty of God. Built to replace the Old Cathedral, this stunning construction broke ground in 1907, though the first celebration of Mass did not occur until 1914. In 1926, the church was consecrated and…
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Thorncrown Chapel
In the luscious, overgrown Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas, you'll find the stunning Thorncrown Chapel, a glass walled church considered to be one of the "12 Most Beautiful Churches in America." Notable for being designed from Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School of architecture, the glass, metal, and wood construction appears to be an open air building,…
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Trinity Church (Boston)
A historic Episcopal church in Boston's historical district, Trinity Church is a massive stone building with a foundation rooted in American history. Established in 1733, the current building finished construction in 1877 after the first church burned in the Great Boston Fire of 1872. Today, the church has an active congregation of over 3,000 households, continuing…
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York City is home to numerous religious sites, from Trinity Church to St. Patrick's Cathedral, though few can compete with what some consider the largest Anglican cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Rivaled only by Liverpool Cathedral, St. John the Divine reaches a staggering 232 feet and covers 121,000 square…
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Islamic Center of America
Often described as the "heart of Shiism" in the United States, Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest mosque in North America. The Islamic Center of America is the oldest Shia mosque in the country, dating back to 1964, though the current Dearborn mosque was only opened in 2005. The beautiful construction is what first…
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Wayfarers Chapel
Also known as the "Glass Church," the Rancho Palos Verdes faith-based destination brings in thousands of visitors a year for its incredible construction, awe-inspiring views, and spiritual significance. Situated on the cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Wayfarers Chapel is a member of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, a small Christian denomination based on the teachings…
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Eldridge Street Synagogue
Eldridge Street Synagogue is not only notable as an active, thriving Jewish temple but as a historic landmark highlighting the legacy of American immigration, the freedom of religion, and the perseverance of faith. This is one of the first synagogues ever constructed in New York City, built in 1887 by strong-willed Eastern European immigrants desiring…
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Temple of Emanu El
The first Reform Judaism synagogue in New York City, Temple Emanu-El is one of the largest synagogues in the entire world. Rivaled only by historic synagogues of Europe and by the Moscow Choral Synagogue, Temple Emanu-El is a historic landmark, religious pilgrimage destination, and active congregation of the faithful. Founded in 1845 by German Jewish…
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Hsi Lai Temple
Hsi Lai, meaning Coming West, is a Buddhist monastery in the Puente Hills of Los Angeles County. Affiliated with the Fo Guang Shan, the Hsi Lai Temple is the first of its kind for the religious order overseas and continues to serve as the order's North American headquarters. This beautiful temple practices Humanistic Buddhism, a newer…
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Palace of Gold
The Palace of Gold, located in Moundsville, West Virginia, is a stunning pilgrimage site for followers of the Hindu faith. The temple complex, which is a full religious complex, ranks as one of the top eight religious wonders to see in the United States. Known as New Vrindaban, the complex includes not only the Palace…
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