had the chance to sing there. Beautiful windows.

Enjoyed a great Sunday Service there

Is it me, or does this look a little like Disneyland?

Christmas eve service. The bells are beautiful

Take a tour and see the cantilevered staircase.

My favorite cathedral of all time, probably because it's where Charles and Di got married (yeah, yeah, I know that ended badly). Make sure you either take a tour or buy a guide because this place has all kinds of little secrets--things hidden in the architecture and dozens of legends. I've been hereMy favorite cathedral of all time, probably because it's where Charles and Di got married (yeah, yeah, I know that ended badly). Make sure you either take a tour or buy a guide because this place has all kinds of little secrets--things hidden in the architecture and dozens of legends. I've been here many times and still don't know them all.… see moresee less

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Gaudi = artist. So much to look at. Still an unfinished cathedral.

by staircase!

The Duomo. When I would get lost walking home at night, I would get oriented by asking passers-by "Dove il Duomo?". That little bit of info always go me back on the right track. Should that have been: "Dove il Duomo è?"

Walkint through the city was breath taking with many statues to see also the italian cuisine is fantastic.

Ahhh, this is to Florence what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. You really need to see it in person to appreciate it. It just glows at sunset. When I stayed there I made a point of looking at it from a little hill where I was staying every night as the sun went down. Just didn't look real.

Amiens Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the south transept. One of 37 World Heritage Sites Amiens Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the south transept. One of 37 World Heritage Sites in France!… see moresee less

The original cathedral here was destroyed in a fire in the 50s with this version opening in 1960. If you visit, be sure to check out the stained glass windows which have a distinctly modernist feel.

Surrounded by two arms of the River Ill, the Grande Ile (Big Island) is the historic centre of the Alsatian capital. It has an outstanding complex of monuments within a fairly small area. The cathedral, the four ancient churches and the Palais Rohan – former residence of the prince-bishops – far Surrounded by two arms of the River Ill, the Grande Ile (Big Island) is the historic centre of the Alsatian capital. It has an outstanding complex of monuments within a fairly small area. The cathedral, the four ancient churches and the Palais Rohan – former residence of the prince-bishops – far from appearing as isolated monuments, form a district that is characteristic of a medieval town and illustrates Strasbourg's evolution from the 15th to the 18th century. One of 37 World Heritage Sites in France!… see moresee less

So cool. We climbed the narrow steps of one of the spires.

Finally completed, seemingly

Dying to see this--can't even imagine what it would look like without the cranes!

While it's been added to over the years the original part of this cathedral was built in the 1500s. I love this incredibly unusual roof. It looks like someone dyed Necco wafers and glued them to the dome.

The inspiration for this was actually St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. This won't come as a shock to anyone, but this one was built in the 1960s. Has that vibe, doesn't it?

Every corner of this place, which was built in 1888 is gorgeous.

Part of a whirlwind day of touring Paris while on a cruise.

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen - up CLOSE! :)

Incredible place but plan your visit carefully as it can be insanely crowded.

If you've ever crossed the border into Russia on land, you know that the minute you do you see all the buildings suddenly take on an onion shape. I love St. Basil's because it's really the quintessential example of that style of architecture. I hadn't realized it was built in the 1500s.

It took 33 years to complete this church which was inspired by a sighting of the Virgin Mary. It's one of the places in the world I'd most like to visit.

Traveled here while on a month long trip around Ecuador in 2010 with my university (ETSU). We decided to make the trip into Colombia specifically to see this church.

Make sure you see the inside of this as well--it literally looks like someone just turned the whole thing inside out.

Look familiar? It was the site of Celine Dion's very well-publicized wedding in 1994. Makes sense because the place is about as big at the Titanic.

oh I think this is on the ol bucket list

even more beautiful in person

This coast is actually on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. There's one stunning village after cathedral after garden after another to see here. That said, this is not a place for timid drivers--the driving here can be borderline aggressive so take that into consideration when planning your This coast is actually on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. There's one stunning village after cathedral after garden after another to see here. That said, this is not a place for timid drivers--the driving here can be borderline aggressive so take that into consideration when planning your trip.… see moresee less

you can also take a day trip out into the desert at the foot of the atlas mountains, a berber village is worth it

Not sure if it'll be a "hiking in the mountains" type trip, but good to have the option!

There are 99 turns in this 18-mile road and every one a doozy. In fact, if you zig when you should have zagged here you could be facing a 500-foot drop, so keep your eyes on the road! Add to this the "loose" adherence to road rules in Morocco, not to mention a few wayward animals and a few There are 99 turns in this 18-mile road and every one a doozy. In fact, if you zig when you should have zagged here you could be facing a 500-foot drop, so keep your eyes on the road! Add to this the "loose" adherence to road rules in Morocco, not to mention a few wayward animals and a few enterprising vendors (no, we're not kidding) and you've got a pretty challenging drive on your hands.… see moresee less

There's a very good and sad reason this road has been nicknamed "The Road of Death".

The road has been closed for at least 5 years

This runs from Seward all the way to Anchorage; 125 miles in total. You can even catch sight of Beluga whales here. Not sure if you can see Russia, though. ;)

Somehow every time I've made this drive I've screwed up and ended up driving at night...and yet somehow it was still stunning. Not a ton of diversity in it (not like you'll be going through lots of towns or residential areas), but it's still gorgeous.

Known to most of us as simply "The Autobahn" this system of highways has no speed limit, although most people average about 80 mph. Again, that's MOST people.

Definitely #1 on my list!

Unica

Going in June - woohoo

even in the rain its beautiful