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Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo (on Mount Gargano, Italy)

+ The site of an apparition of the Archangel Michael to a shepherd in 490 AD, and then subsequent apparitions as well, this shrine to the Archangel Michael is the oldest shrine to him in all of Western Europe, serving as an important pilgrimage site for European Christians since the early Medieval period.

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Hale Library (Manhattan, Kansas)

+ This Romanesque Revival style library is the largest building at Kansas State University and the native limestone clad building is a beauty.

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Cathedral of St. Paul (Minnesota)

+ The third-largest Catholic cathedral and sixth-largest church in the United States, it is perhaps most well known for its distinctive copper dome and incredible beaux-arts architectural style.

It is also home to an incredible collection of frescos, stained glass, organs, and bells.

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The Biltmore Estate

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Buckingham Palace (Westminster, London, England)

+ The primary residence of the British monarchy since the time of Queen Victoria, this building is an outstanding example of Neoclassical architecture, consisting of royal Neoclassical expansions layered over what was originally a Baroque styled House.

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Borgund Stave Church (Lærdal Municipality, Vestland, Norway)

+ At over eight centuries old, this stave church still has a lot of ancient Norse aura.

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The National Cathedral (Washington D.C.)

+ Filled to the brim with Christian and civic art, this D.C. church is the 2nd largest church in the United States and arguably the most famous church in the country, too.

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Bran Castle (Bran, near Brașov, Transylvania)

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Immaculata Church (St. Mary’s, Kansas)

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The United States Capitol Building (Washington D.C.)

+ With construction completed in 1800, this American Neoclassical design has been home to the U.S. Congress ever since. It’s also home to incredible statues and paintings.