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Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava county, RO
The Moldovita Monastery was founded by Petru Rares in 1532 and it was consacrated to the Annunciation celebration. Some of the exterior frescoes, like Jesse's Tree, the Assault of Constantinople and the Prayer Hymn of the Annunciation, have a distinct esthetic and Christian spiritual value among the exterior mural painting.
Turin, IT
The Mole Antonelliana began construction in 1863 and was completed in 1889 by the architect Alessandro Antonelli. It was originally intended as a synagogue, the building was never used as a place of worship and now houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (The National Museum of Cinema). It is believed to be the tallest museum in the world and is featured on the Italian 2 euro cent coin.
Molfetta, IT
Molfetta Cathedral was built by the Jesuits in the 17th century and dedicated to their founder, Ignatius of Loyola. It was started in 1610 and was not completed until 1744 with the construction of the façade. With the suppression of the Society of Jesus in 1767, the church remained abandoned for some time until 1785, when it was duly restored, enlarged and erected as a new cathedral. On this occasion, the relics of the city's patron saint, St. Conrad of Bavaria, were transferred to the new cathedral.
Bakhchysarai, UA
The Molla-Mustafa Jami Mosque is an active mosque dating from the 17th century. The roof dates from 1888 and was installed by members of the community attending the mosque.
Houten, NL
Part of Moluccan Center.
Sittard, NL
Moluccan Evangelical Church
Hoogeveen, NL
Modern church with small bell tower.
Krimpen aan den IJssel, NL
Modest modern church, used by 3 different Moluccan religious communities. After storm damage to the roof in early 2012, this building was out of use for a long time and fell into disrepair.
Culemborg, NL
Modern church without tower.
Amsterdam, NL
A Moluccan Church from the Moluccan Evangelical Church Gunung Batu in Amsterdam.
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