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Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall
The Convent of St Gall, located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century CE to its secularization in 1805 CE, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the...

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Fresco in the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Well-preserved fresco of a saint, 11th century.
Saint Sophia Cathedral of Kyiv.

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Main Portal, Western Side, Bourges Cathedral
The main portal on the western façade of Bourges Cathedral, France. The sculpture above the two doorways shows the Last Judgement and was made around 1240. The figures in the arches represent various angels, martyrs, confessors, and saints.

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Labyrinth, Chartres Cathedral
The labyrinth paving of the central nave of Chartres Cathedral, France. Laid down c. 1200 CE it was meant for pilgrims to ritually wander around.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin was established in 1191 and the building you can visit today originates from c. 1220.

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Organ, Bourges Cathedral
The great organ of Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Bourges, Le Cher, France. The casing is made of oak wood and was sculpted in 1663.

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St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower, Kilkenny. The monastic activity on the site is believed to have been established in the 6th century CE by Saint Canice, while the present church dates from the 13th century CE.

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Chester Cathedral Exterior
Exterior view of Chester Cathedral. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092 CE.

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St. Gallen Cathedral
Abbey Cathedral of St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded c. 720 CE.

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Choir of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
St Patrick's Cathedral was established in 1191 and the building you can visit today originates from c. 1220.