There are plenty of structures I’d like to travel to and view in person, but few of those fall under the heading, religious structures. Yeah, there are some very cool churches, they just don’t happen to be my thing. However, I’ve now decided that I must see the  L’eglise St Etienne du Mont in Paris.

This amazing church was started in 1492, but it took many years to complete (big shock I know). Like all good Gothic-looking churches there are stone sculptures, wood carvings, and stained-glass a plenty. My favorite component (or what sold me on this church) are the beautiful …read more

Just in case you live near London, and are looking for a home, you might consider this:

Really now, how many of your friends can say they live in a c.1880 church conversion? I bet not one. How unique would you be?
Pretty darn unique.
What’s really interesting is that the old school, or old church as the case may be, has been incorporated into the living space.

Note the windows. I don’t know if the killer couch is included, but if so, it sort of sweetens the deal.

If interested it can be your new abode for a song (seriously, these are inexpensive digs …read more

If it’s not the weirdest parish, it’s at least the most orange. I could only find a tiny photo, but maybe that’s for the best – it’s shocking even small.

See a back view of this and more weird churches at Zaragoza de Luxe.

I’m not usually drawn to chapels – they just aren’t my deal. However, the St. Croix Lutheran High School Chapel in West St. Paul, Minnesota is an exception. It’s simple, yet, lovely in form and shimmery with copper. I love how tight it is; mod but classic (if that makes sense). Just an overall beautiful chapel.

The chapel is actually an award winning design from Kodet Architectural Group.

From Kodet Architectural Group:
“The chapel exudes symbolism from the three shields at the building’s front exterior to the copper material in which it is sheathed… Seating over 500, the chapel’s various seating arrangements …read more