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An important synagogue, with beautiful interior decoration.

The Stična Abbey, dating back to 1132, is one of the oldest monasteries in Slovenia. Today, despite its closure (between 1784 and 1898), it still serves as a monastery for the Cistercian order.

The Stiftskirche is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and a well-known building in the city because of its irregular towers. Built from the 10th century, it is the only surviving architectural testimony of the Hohenstaufen period in Stuttgart.

The Stiklestad Church is a long stone church from the second half of the 12th century, and according to tradition it was built on the place where Olav the Saint fell during the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. The nave was extended to the west in the late Middle Ages and is exceptionally large. In 1927-30, the church underwent extensive restoration and frescoes from the late 16th century were discovered on the long walls of the ship.

Stjørdal Church is a modernist church that was consecrated on 30 August 2015. The architect of the church is Kai Rune Bakke. The back wall was decorated by Edith Lundebrekke, the altar material (ceramic) is by Beathe Lund Kristiansen and the liturgical furniture is designed by Terje Hope.

Stobo Kirk is one of the oldest standing churches in Scotland and offers a fascinating history combined with a truly beautiful interior.

In 1995, the city council o Stockholm decided to convert an old power station into a mosque, and the mosque was completed in 2000. This particular building was chosen because of its art-nouveau architecture which included several "moorish" elements and already faced towards Mecca. The mosque was financed by several individuals and goups, most notably Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the former leader of the UAE.

The Stojan Gymnasium is housed in a complex of historic monastery buildings. In the information centre, it is possible to arrange a tour of the Baroque Sala Terrena and the Slavic Hall, which are also located in the former monastery.

Stokka Church is a "working church" with a fan-shaped plan dating from 1974. The church was originally designed by Byarkitekten Stavanger. In the years 2001-2002, the church underwent a total renovation by the architect Laila Løhre and an artistic decoration by Per Odd Aarrestad.

The Stokke church is a brick church dating from 1886. The architect of the church was Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. There used to be a small church in the town, but it was demolished in 1885. The new church was mainly built according to the plans of the Asker church.