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7 must-see churches around the world

From towering domes to glistening glass windows, to haunting sculptures and magnificent artwork, churches are not only a place for sanctuary, but also historic landmarks with intricate architecture and deep histories.

By Silver Kris / 

<h3>5. La Sainte-Chapelle: Paris, France</h3> Constructed for the royal palace and to house precious relics by the devout King Louis IX of France, La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Church) was also a result of his political ambition to be the central monarch of western Christendom. Said to be one of the high points of French High Gothic Architecture, the chapel features an exquisite 6,458 sq ft of stained glass windows in deep reds and blues, and illustrates 1,130 figures from the Bible. Tip: Nearby is the Conciergerie, which can be accessed on a combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle. Known as Paris’ oldest prison, it is where Marie Antoinette and later, the leaders of the Revolution, were held before their execution.
<h3>5. La Sainte-Chapelle: Paris, France</h3> Constructed for the royal palace and to house precious relics by the devout King Louis IX of France, La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Church) was also a result of his political ambition to be the central monarch of western Christendom. Said to be one of the high points of French High Gothic Architecture, the chapel features an exquisite 6,458 sq ft of stained glass windows in deep reds and blues, and illustrates 1,130 figures from the Bible. Tip: Nearby is the Conciergerie, which can be accessed on a combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle. Known as Paris’ oldest prison, it is where Marie Antoinette and later, the leaders of the Revolution, were held before their execution.
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