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Basilica San Pietro in Rome

By: Daniele | 2011-08-19 | Destinations
During the great persecution of Christians by Nero in 64 AD, which had as its backdrop, the circus of Caligula, even St. Peter was martyred, crucified and buried, as we read in the Book of Pontificalis read more

Basilica di San Paolo I - Rome

By: Daniele Davide | 2011-01-05 | Destinations
The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome, the second largest after that of San Pietro in Vaticano. read more

View Paris Through the Sacré-Coeur Basilica

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-11-24 | Destinations
Perched atop Butte de Montmantre, the Sacré-Coeur Basilica is a famous Parisian landmark. This multi-domed structure plays a major role in depicting French religious and patriotic beliefs. A theme maintained throughout the impressive structure. read more

Basilica di San Paolo III - Rome

By: Daniele Davide | 2011-01-05 | Destinations
Constantine's basilica was consecrated on November 18, 324 during the pontificate of Sylvester I, and is part of the series of churches built by the emperor inside but mostly outside the city, and is the second foundation of Constantine in order of time, after the cathedral dedicated the Holy Saviour (the present Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano). read more

Goa Attractions: Basilica of Bom Jesus

By: Lek Boonlert | 2010-11-03 | Destinations
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in Old Goa, Goa's capital city under Portuguese rule. Panaji is the present capital city. Old Goa is in the north of the state. It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century. A large scale outbreak of the plague led to its desertion in the 18th century. Much of the area today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. read more

Basilica de Guadalupe – Our lady of Guadalupe.

By: sachi123 | 2011-01-26 | Travel & Leisure
Though there are different places and sites in the world but there are few places which are the part of the UNESCO world heritage site, they are Basilica de Guadalupe, Fountains Abbey and Duomo Florence. All this places are known as holy place or can call sacred sites. The entire people from the world wide come to visit these places every year. read more

Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano II- Rome

By: Daniele Davide | 2011-01-04 | Destinations
The main facade of the Lateran Archbasilica, built in 1732 to a design by Alessandro Galilei, is composed of a main hall and an airy porch that is on top. The hall, which mirrors the style, albeit in simpler form, of that St. Peter's, contains, in an alcove at the far left square, a statue of the Roman era depicting Constantine. read more

Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano - Rome

By: daniele76 | 2011-01-03 | Destinations
The Lateran Archbasilica or, better known as San Giovanni in Laterano, is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope, containing the papal chair or the Holy See. read more

Basilica Minore de San Sebastian- An architectural masterpiece

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-02-10 | Destinations
Pay tribute to the proud religious background that’s very much a part of historic Manila. Learn about the wonder that is The Basilica Minore de San Sebastian and its remarkable history. read more

Historical information about the Basilica San Pietro in Rome

By: Daniele | 2011-08-19 | Destinations
The disappearance of the Basilica of Constantine was progressive. From the first decision of Nicholas V Parentucelli to enlarge and restore the ancient Church, entrusting the task to Rossellino in the second half of the fifteenth century, the completion of the new building, with the unveiling of the facade (1612), spent a little over 150 years. read more

Velankanni : Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

By: Afyakhan | 2012-02-23 | Destinations
Velankanni is a holy town and the site of the Roman Catholic Basilica ‘Our Lady of Good Health’. Velankanni is located in the Nagapattinam district in the state of Tamil Nadu off the Bay of Bengal. read more

Holiday Rentals in Spain for the Basilica de San Francisco

By: Porsche Klinger | 2011-09-09 | Destinations
Madrid is definitely a dream of a paradise for tourists and art lovers so make sure you stop over on your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN SPAIN. If you have any doubts, then visit the Church of San Francisco which will end those doubts and keep your interest aroused at all times. This tour will show you one of the most important buildings in Madrid. The church has many beautiful sculptures and paintings, and even the dome of the Cathedral of St. Paul is not as big as what you see here at some 108 feet. read more

Sensational Holiday in India fills you with Zeal and Creativity and love

By: Shraddha Singh | 2012-01-13 | Destinations
Go has attractions of some of the wonderful beaches of the world, famous churches of world class architecture like the Bom Jesus basilica and also the Mangheshi temple. read more

Famous Churches in India

By: Sanjeev Verma | 2010-03-26 | City Guides
The article informs about the famous churches in India like Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Francis Church, Vallarpadam Church, Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine, Malayattoor and Santa Cruz Basilica. Know about the ancient churches of India which still stand testimony the architectural brilliance of the past. read more

Palazzi Vaticani in Rome

By: Daniele | 2011-09-16 | Destinations
Already in the mid-ninth century, the area around the ancient Basilica of St. Peter was acitadel fortified by walls constructed by Leo IV (847-855), the so-called "lion city". read more