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Old Soar Manor is situated in a remote position in the Kent countryside near Ightham, on the edge of the North Downs. This rare survival of 13th century domestic architecture gives an illuminating impression of the life of a rich medieval family. The manor belonged to the Culpeppers, a leading Kentish family in the Middle Ages who were major landowners.

The old Stordal church, also called "Rosekyrkja", was completed in 1789. The old Stave church, which may have been there since the 1300s, was destroyed for the construction of the new church. Pastor Ebbe Carsten Tønder designed the new church. The walls of the church are completely covered with paint, and it was after this rose painting that the church was named. The church has been owned by the Society for the Preservation of Old Norwegian Monuments since 1908.

The Old Synagogue in Alba Iulia is an Ashkenazi synagogue that was built in 1938. A former synagogue was already built in 1840. The synagogue was recently repaired in 2017. This Neo-Baroque brick building still serves as a synagogue. Alba Iulia is the oldest Jewish settlement in Transylvania, where Jewish presence was recorded in the late 16th century. In 1653, the region's code of laws required all Jews in Transylvania to live exclusively in this town. Until 1879, the rabbis of Alba Iulia were considered to be the chief rabbis of all Jews in Transylvania.

The Old Synagogue in Canterbury is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1847-48 by architect Hezekiah Marshall. This concrete building in the Egyptian Revival style still serves as a synagogue.

The Old Synagogue in Falmouth is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1808. In use until 1879, this brick synagogue in the Regency style now serves as a dwelling.

The Old Synagogue in Tarnów is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1630, modified several times and last rebuilt in 1989. Used until 1939, this Mannerist brick building now serves as a memorial.

The Old Synagogue in Traenheim is a Jewish prayer hall which was used between 1722 and 1842 in a building dating from 1582. This half-timbered building now serves as a dwelling.

The Old Synagogue in Velké Meziříčí is an Ashkenazi synagogue from the 17th century, rebuilt in 1995-96. In use until 1870, this Renaissance brick synagogue now serves as a museum.

The Old synagogue (beit midrash) in Zhioludok is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in the early 20th century. This brick synagogue has been transformed into a cultural centre.

The Old Synagogue of Pińczów is currently one of the oldest synagogues in Poland, built in the years 1594-1609 according to the plans of the architect Santi Gucci. Renovated after the war, the synagogue nevertheless served as a warehouse until 1970, when it was decided to use the building for the Ponidzie Museum.