FT commenting on the names of readers are given in the bold type at the end of each introduction. Where readers gave details about what they want for a special place, which is included as a quota.
With the hat, Cambridge, US
“The hat designed by Eero Saarin in MIT is another world. It is based on circles (structure is a circle) with the only light coming from a circular window that creates a light column shaft that reflects on an extraordinary installation of suspended reflective parts. This is what the spiritual contemplation probably looks in another galaxy. “ Sod
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Sitting on a promenade of ornate white buildings, the golden temple in Amritsar stands like a glittering gold tooth. It has four entrances, one on each side, implying that people from all spheres of life are welcome. Textex
Basilica, Weizberg, Austria
“There are so many old churches in Austria and Bavaria that are located in beautiful places that maintain a strong spiritual feeling, history and connection to another world. This church in Weiz Styria (Austria), Basilica in Weizberg, took me the breath as a child. ” Mon_2021
Basilica of Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy
“In a city with many more abundant churches, this ninth -century building moved to a side road still manages to surprise and inspire with its vibrant mosaics and side hats. The last time I visited, in 2019, You still had to put a coin on the meter to illuminate them. Random observer
Church San Josemería Escivá, Mexico of the City, Mexico
This church, built in 2008 on a landfill location on the southern outskirts of the city of Mexico, is formed mainly by two large bending plates designed to evoke the Christian symbol Ichthys. Judge_holden
Chapel Ranch Sea, Sea Ranch, USA
This non-denominational hat in Sonoma County, California, was built by a local couple in honor of Kirk Ditzler, a Navy artist and aviator that inspired architect James Hubbell. The structure looks like something from a fairy tale, with a shaped roof like a witch hat, a ceiling lined with shells, reddish benches and stained -stained windows of fuchsia and sea green. Professor Scott’s action
Matisse hats, vence, france
Everything in Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence, found on the hills above Nice, was created by French artist Henri Matisse. It contains a simple white interior, wall drawn from the lines depicting biblical scenes and glass windows with geometric stained, which shed wet light across the floor. “I’m insignificant, but brought me tears in my eyes.” JMF
Hangshan temple dependent, datong, China
Twenty -seven wooden rays directed at the rocky face to support the Hangshan hanging temple, built 1,500 years ago on a rock face in Shanxi province, northern China. “Stunning, and of course very memorable.” Claudius donnelly
Church of Grundtwig, Copenhagen, Denmark
This church, with its elegant yellow pillars with brick inspired by Gothic architecture, was created by the famous Danish architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-clint in honor of the priest, poet and reformer Nfs Grundvig. Jensen-Clint died before seeing him completed, so the project was completed in 1940 by his son, who also designed simple wood and wicker chairs used for the congregation. Is “beautiful simple inside”. Jimmy Jones
The Temple of Fire, Jesd, Iran
The fire within this temple, a place of worship for those who follow the ancient Zoroastrian religion, has been constantly burned since ad470, making it the longest temple of fire in Iran. Fire has long been an important symbol for Zoroastrians because it symbolizes truth and purity. Laprass
Grande di San Rocco School, Venice, Italy
This “confirmation church”, founded in the 15th century by a group of middle-class Venetians who wanted to play a role in civic life, is the remnants of its title saint, St Role, as well as paintings by Tintoretto and Tiipolo Tintan, Tintoretto. It contains “strange figures carved in wood in the main room along with famous paintings”. Professor Scott’s action
Sheik Lutfallah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
This mosque contains a “smart plan that is swinging from the Eastern Face Entrance (Iwan) to the Mecca Mecca Mecca Mihrab, and the treatment of its fain -connected space whose origin can be traced back to four simply arched kiosk (Chahar taq) of early fire temples to be found in the surrounding mountains. ” Pause for a moment
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia, London, England
“Very beautiful. It was sanctified as the Church of Holy Wisdom on February 5, 1882 and has the excellent iconography of the 19th century. ” loving
Wieskirche near Steingaden, Upper Bavaria, Germany
This rococo confection, decorated with gilded mortar and frescoes of Trompe l’investig, was built in the mid-18th century and everyone, but bankrupt Abbey Steingad who funded it. feign
Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy
Octagonal united structures that form the San Vitale Basilica in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, provide a data on the art of mosaics found inside. Decorated with different marbles and mosaics that describe scenes from the old and young will will “blow” you. Fredugust
Koryu-i temple, Kyoto, Japan
The oldest temple in Kyoto, dating back to AD603, is said to have been founded by Korean immigrants in the city. It is best known for an elegant wooden sculpture of Miroku Buddha in the semi-Lotus position, which is thought to have been donated to the Japanese regent Taishi Shōtoku by the Korean court. International Economist/Observer
Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Italy
Founded in AD324, this is the oldest public church in Rome and the oldest basilica in the Western world. “This is where the Pope also goes like a humble priest to pray in the soul of churches.” JHK2
Toledo Cathedral, Spain
A church was first built on this site in Toledo, Central Spain, in the 6th century. Later it became the Central Mosque of the City before turning into a church in the 11th century, and then destroyed. The version we see today dates back to the 13th century, and is considered “a stunning example of the Spanish Gothic”. Teledublinler
Cathedral Wells, Somersset, England
Started around 1175, Wells Cathedral is home to the second oldest clock mechanism that is still in use in Britain and one of the best examples of medieval stained glass: a large window describing a Jesse tree and Christ with his family in shades of green and gold. “Incidentally she has a gorgeous central tower button at the junction, inserted because it was thought that the tower was in danger of falling. An example of anxiety by becoming inspiration.” Cassandra and Ifigeneia
Church of St. Thomas Aquinas, Berlin, Germany
Built in 1999 by Granite and Glass, St. Thomas Aquinas Church is “modern, rare, true to its materials, but that is deeply and open to the ancients.” Hillgate26
Duomo, Siracuse, Sicily
“A baroque facade stuck to the end of the Athens Gelon Temple, which still forms most of the church’s main body. It is a stunning survival and has an extraordinary atmosphere.” Al Macbee
St. John’s co-category, Valletta, Malta
Although the outside looks almost harsh, as it is designed by a military engineer, the interior of this church is brilliantly decorated, gilded and decorated with frescoes that describe John the Baptist’s life. The floor is made up of about 400 marble tombstones commemorating the Knights of Malta, the order that built the church. Window dressing
St. Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales
“Such a wonderful, quiet building. The local stone interior along with large clear windows create the most wonderful light. “ carson
Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan
When it was built in the 1670s, the Badshahi Mosque was the largest in the world. Instead of decorated with intricate mosaic tiles such as some Lahori mosques, this design uses red sandstone lined with white marble patterns as decoration. Right
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
“A special and spectacular hymn of imagination and soul, just as scared as many natural miracles.” Garland t
I had Xishiku, Beijing, China
“Eat lunch at Cafe 1901 later. A beautiful and peaceful place with a very interesting story, 30 minutes standing from the forbidden city. ” Huntington was right
Pura Lingsar, Lombok, Indonesia
“An early 18th century Hindu Balinese Temple. Not so much for the beauty of the building, but for the way the Hindus Balinezi worships. Combining Gamelan Music, Reading the Vedic List and Trance-like Balinese Dancing Mostly. I never thought that spiritual could be so visually and aurally dizzying. There is a spring within the temple complex which is also considered sacred by followers of the local Muslim sect, and once a year Hindus and Muslims have a festival together. “ 97% human
Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, Scotland
Found seven miles outside Edinburgh, in the Rural Midlithian, the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel is home to many mysteries and myths. Some say that the sacred grail was once held here. Dan Brown’s novel Da Vinci described a ridge under the church where it was thought to be Mary Magdalen’s body. Stone and decoration works also contain their folklore: visitors are invited to discover the carving of green men, a figure that symbolizes the good, the evil and the fertility of nature (it is said to be 100). “A small gem.” Theenmachine
St leopold am Steinhof, Vienna, Austria
St Leopold Am Steinhof was originally built as a church for a psychiatric hospital in Vienna when it was built in the early 20th century. Architect, Otto Wagner, a leading figure in the movements of the secessionist and Art Nouveau, placed the building on a hill overlooking the object and designed a beautiful white marble facade and golden mosaic cubes. It is now considered one of the first ever modernist churches. “It ranks near the top for its unmatched aesthetic simplicity inside and outside.” Robert AND iamalwayight
Sandham’s memorial hat, burghcre, England
“It seems to me that Stanley Spencer’s extraordinary paintings are more important than ever today.” Long
