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The Holy Mile (Miglio Sacro) of Naples is a one-mile-long itinerary, through sacred places linked to the city's patron saint, San Gennaro, in the Rione Sanità district. The tour begins at the Catacombs of San Gennaro, where the saint was buried in the 5th century and finishes at Porta de San Gennaro, which is Naples' oldest city gate. Discover the city from a new perspective with this unique walking tour.

Tartu is Estonia's second-largest city and has been home to the country's most prestigious university since the 17th century. As a student city, cultural offerings abound in Tartu and will reach their peak after being designated one of three European Capitals of Culture for 2024. In this list, we've compiled the most interesting sacred places to visit in and around the old town.

Bodø has evolved from a picturesque fishing village to a bustling cultural epicentre in the northeastern Norwegian county of Nordland. Visitors can marvel at its exceptional natural environment, delight in its gastronomy full of flavours from the sea and wander among its 21st-century architecture. Here is a list of the top churches to visit in Bodø, the only European Capital of Culture above the Arctic Circle.

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.