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The Valide Sultan Mosque, commonly known as the Mosque of the Great Gate (Megali Porta Mosque) was built in the 17th century, shortly after the Ottomans annexed Crete to their empire.

The Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba was founded in 786, at the time, the second largest mosque behind the mosque of Mecca. In 1238, after the Christian reconquest of the city, the building was consecrated as a cathedral. Today, the whole is the most important monument of Cordoba. It is one of the 12 treasures of Spain and a UNESCO site.

The Moss Church is a long neo-Gothic church dating from 1861. The architects of the church were Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno. The present church is the third in Moss. According to a preserved document from 1607, the first church had just been completed at that time.

Mostadmark chapel located in Malvik municipality, is a wooden building dating back to 1986. It was designed by architects Risan & Risan.

The Cathedral of Mary Queen of Heaven and Mother Church is the Catholic Cathedral of Mostar.

The monastery of Serra do Pilar belonged to the order of St. Augustine. Its construction began in 1538 and continued over the following centuries, during several stages of construction that significantly altered the original design. Considered to have exceptional architectural value, it was listed in 1996 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Jerónimos Monastery or Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém is one of the most important religious buildings in Portugal. The Santa Maria church in it contains the royal necropolis of Portugal and the remains of some 21 members of the former royal family. It has since 2016 the status of National Pantheon and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is now one of the most important tourist attractions of Portugal.

Moster church is a wooden church that built in 1874. The church has a long plan and was designed by architect P.Blix.

The Mosvik church was built in 1884 in neo-gothic style. The church has a crucifix from 1250 which is one of the most beautiful sculptures of the High Gothic. The Mosvik church also has a 15-voice organ built by the Torkilsen brothers in 1953.

The Motala Church is situated at the center of Motala, in the province of Östergötland. The oldest parts of the church date from the 13th century. The present building was built between 1772 and 1774 and the tower was added in 1844.