Tagged: church

Turkish Leader Re-Converts Hagia Sophia Into Mosque: Can Tourists Still Visit?

A court has cleared the way for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convert one of the world's most precious architectural and historic jewels, the Hagia Sophia, back into a…

What to Do in New Orleans If You Don't Have Much Time

If you only have one day in New Orleans, you'll want to spend it in the vibrant, 300-year-old French Quarter, with its endless eyefuls of florid architecture, copious cultural…

Best Italian Architecture: Brunelleschi and More

For architecture buffs, Italy is catnip. In every major, and most minor, city are wonderful churches, ruins, and other works of architecture. But the following nine buildings never…

The World's 10 Most Divine Cities

Every year, millions of travelers visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, or the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Still others travel to see the Buddhist temples in…

This Haunting Record of Georgia's Forgotten Country Churches Could Inspire an Unforgettable Road Trip

Friendship Baptist, cir. 1831, Wilkes County, Georgia, from HRCGA.orgNow and then, we discover a homegrown website that celebrates a topic we'd never thought about much before,…

Picknicking Across Paris: 8 Shops for Stocking Up on Supplies

Although restaurants are all very fine and good, there's a lot to be said for a quick and easy outdoor meal when you are a.) tired, b.) on a budget, or c.) a fan of Paris' many…

Broadway Bound? Where to Eat in Midtown Manhattan

With over 18,000 restaurants to choose from, and dozens of guidebooks to dining out, New York City can be a paradise for knowledgeable gourmets or a jungle for those of us who just…