Belief is a universal human condition.
One thing we can all agree on: These are impressive.
Outfitted in marble and gold leaf, its dense and opulent; imposing yet airy.
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It is built where theprophet Muhammadallegedly ascended to heaven during hisNight Journey.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
Antoni Gaudispent 40 years designing theSagrada Familia.
It uses Gothic and Byzantine architectural styles in an unusual intermixture that was naturally inspired.
The building itself shows nods to both religious iconography and constructs found in plants and mountains.
Each of the 18 towers has its own significance, with the center one representative of Jesus Christ.
Only true Hindus are permitted into the inner shrine.
Inside is more modern, offering a seamless melding of new and old.
Its literal outhouse technology turned into a transcendent experience.
It is made in the Doric style which inspires many modern monuments.
Not only is it the site of daily worship, but many festivals on days of observance.
