Despite its decay, this church remains a quiet testimony of Lanciano’s devotional and rural heritage.
Church of St Nicholas in Lanciano Di Zitumassin - Opera propria, Pubblico dominio
This church houses a remarkable 14th-century fresco cycle of the Legend of the True Cross
Chinese muslims in Xi'an Maksim Gulyachik - Shutterstock
From the trade routes of the Tang dynasty to the present day, Chinese Muslims have maintained a rich spiritual heritage
Phoenix Pavilion at the Great Mosque of Xi'an Cezary Wojtkowski - Shutterstock
The Great Mosque of Xi’an is a striking fusion of Islamic religious function and Chinese architectural aesthetics.
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum Images courtesy of VisitMalta
Long before Christian churches defined the island’s skyline, structures like the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum shaped the archipelago’s spiritual architecture
Kwareżimal, the most popular Maltese dessert SdeBono - Shutterstock
Among the most distinctive expressions of Maltese Lenten heritage is Kwareżimal, a spiced, almond-based sweet
Exquisite golden ceiling of the Co-Cathedral of San Juan Kuba Puchajda - Shutterstock
An impressive cathedral with breathtaking Baroque decorations, it houses Caravaggio’s masterpieces
The Siege of Malta: Assault on the Post of the Castilian Knights, 21 August 1565 Matteo Perez D'Aleccio, Public Domain
The Great Siege of Malta was more than a military confrontation; it was a pilgrimage of faith and hope, a collective journey in which courage and devotion became the weapons…
Aerial view of St. Hildegard Abbey near Rüdesheim Harald Lueder - Shutterstock
Abbey built on the remains of the original one founded by Hildegard of Bingen in the 12th century