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The Norwegian church is a poignant reminder of when Cardiff was one of the greatest sea ports in the World. Norwegian ships transported Scandinavian timber to South Wales for use as ‘pit props' in the coal mines, and would then export coal back to Norway. The church was founded in 1868 by Herman Lunde of Oslo. It acted as a Seaman's mission with Scandinavian newspapers, magazines and facilities for writing letters home.

The most complete Norman Cathedral in England and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, Norwich Cathedral is one of England's finest Cathedrals. After you have unearthed over 900 years of history and explored the awe inspiring Cathedral building, discover the largest Cathedral Close and monastic Cloisters in the land, view fascinating exhibitions, enjoy a light lunch or coffee and cake in the Refectory café and experience the tranquillity of the Herb and Japanese Gardens.

The Nosaby church is the second stone church that was built on this site. The former church which dated from the 12th century had become too small for the parish. The discussion about the construction of a new and bigger church started in the 12th century, but it took until 1871 to build a new church. This new building was a brick church in Gothic Revival style and opened in 1875.

The church is on the site of the first church of Porto Santo, built between 1420 and 1446, which was was burnt down by pirates in 1667 and then rebuilt by the local inhabitants. The church has a chancel and a single nave, and includes Rocaille polychrome wooden ceiling. The altars and several paintings are from the renown artists Martim Conrado and Max Römer.

The Cathedral of Noto was built in the Sicilian Baroque style between the early 18th century and 1776. The cathedral collapsed in 1996 due to the fragility of its construction during the earthquake of 1990. It has since been rebuilt and reopened in 2007.

Notodden Church is a 1938 church. The architects, Dagfinn Morseth and Mads Wiel Gedde, won an architectural competition in 1932. The project has strong similarities with the church in Lillestrøm, which was designed by the same architects.

The collegiate church was founded by King Robert II the Pious in the 11th century. Its two towers give it a monumental appearance, reinforced by its impressive portal with niches. The choir dates back to the 12th century, when it was consecrated. In the 16th century, it underwent several renovations, such as the entire façade and the south tower.

Built for the London French community in 1953-55 from designs by Professor Hector Corfiato, the circular design of the church repeats the form of two previous buildings on the site, a diorama of the 1790s and a church of the 1860s by LA Boileau. Corfiato's church is important as an advanced design showing the influence of the Liturgical Movement, and as a showcase of Art Sacre, notably the murals in the Lady Chapel by Jean Cocteau.

Church in the Neo-Gothic style dating from 1911. The cult of Our Lady of Lourdes is very much present in this church. On the exterior of the esplanade one immediately notices a reproduction of the grotto where the Virgin appeared to Bernadette Soubirou.

Notre Dame is one of the most eminent churches in the world, and the symbol of the city of Paris. It has become the theatre to some of the most notorious novels in literature, celebrated by writers and artists including Victor Hugo. The cathedral was built by the meanderings of the river Seine- in the Île de la Cité- in the early days of the gothic era. Although the monument is a great example of early gothic style, the influence of the Romanesque school is still visible. In 2019, the church was badly damaged by a fire.