12 famous churches around the world that tourists should visit


Las Lajas Shrine in Ipiales, Colombia. — DIEGO DELSO/Wikimedia Commons

Some of the most famous churches and cathedrals around the world are not just houses of worship, but also buildings that hold priceless works of art like paintings, murals, sculptures and mosaics.

Many also have historical significance, while some played important roles during global conflicts by offering shelter to the wounded and displaced.

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