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The small Austrian spa town of Bad Ischl is known for its beautiful nature and peaceful atmosphere. Despite its humble appearance, it has a reputation as an imperial city, as the summer retreat of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Habsburg, who described it as an "earthly paradise". Listed below are some of the best religious heritage sites you need to see.

History is full of examples of temples converted to serve another religion. Here are 4 Christian places of worship that were important mosques in the past. Did you know them all?

The Jewish Quarter of Prague is a unique landmark between the Old Town Square and the Vltava River that bears witness to the history of the Jewish community in Europe since the first Jews settled here in the 13th century. Over the centuries, new Jewish communities moved to Prague after being expelled from other European countries, making this the largest Jewish Quarter on the continent. The old Josefov quarter has preserved six synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Discover the history behind each of these sites!

The painted churches of the Troodos Mountains, in the heart of Cyprus, are exceptional examples of the artistic legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its evolution. With their vibrant biblical scenes imprinted on walls and ceilings, each of the following 10 UNESCO World Heritage churches is a little treasure no to be missed on a visit to Cyprus.

Cemeteries serve as places of eternal rest for the deceased, but they also nourish the living with the historical events, cultural trends and artistic movements and beliefs of the past. The style, history, and peculiarity of the following cemeteries make them some of the most unique in Europe.

Churches are home to amazing artefacts. In some cases, an a priori ordinary object such as the church clock, can become a real highlight, either because of its appearance, operation or the information it provides. Here are six amazing church clocks you must know about in Europe.

Mosque architecture in Europe extends beyond the Moorish mosques of Al-Andalus and the Ottoman mosques of the Balkans. During the 20th and 21st centuries, many mosques have been built that blend centuries of tradition with modern design. Here are some of the most prominent contemporary mosques on the continent.

Timisoara's beautiful synagogues and churches are the result of a melting pot of architectural styles from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Here is a list of six not-to-be-miss sacred buildings.

Since the foundation of Great Lavra in 963, Mount Athos became the epicentre of the Orthodox faith. For centuries, the "Holy Mountain" has been home to the oldest monastic community in the world, consisting of 20 monasteries, which still operate under a self-governing regime despite being on Greek territory. Of these, 17 are Greek, 1 Serbian and 1 Russian. Here are some of the most notable monasteries on Mount Athos.

The art of tile-making arrived in Portugal with the Arabs in the 13th century. The Portuguese preserved and developed this art, which centuries later adorns railway stations, squares and sacred buildings. Here are some of the most fascinating examples of tile work in churches.