15 places to discover
Caleruega Church, formally the Chapel of Transfiguration, is a Catholic chapel and retreat center in Barangay Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas, on the Tagaytay-Nasugbu highlands. Operated by the Dominican Province of the Philippines, it is named after Caleruega, Spain, birthplace of St. Dominic. Set on a hilltop with landscaped gardens, ponds and viewing decks, it is notable as a pilgrimage site, retreat venue and popular wedding church.
The Catacomb Church is an underground church in Coober Pedy, South Australia, carved into sandstone in the town's opal mining landscape. Located on Crowders Gully Road, it serves as an interdenominational Christian church and visitor attraction. Hand-excavated in the 1970s, it is notable for its subterranean architecture, simple stone altar, pews carved from rock, and cool interior that demonstrates Coober Pedy's distinctive underground way of life.
Christ the King Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located on Rizal Street in Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Tagum and is considered one of the largest cathedrals in Mindanao. The modern structure features a prominent facade, high ceilings, and stained-glass windows. Developed from a parish established in 1950, it remains the central place of worship and a major religious landmark in Tagum.
Montemaria Shrine, also known as the Montemaria International Pilgrimage & Conference Center and Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace, is a Catholic pilgrimage site in Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City, Batangas. Centered on a 98-meter statue of the Virgin Mary, recognized as the world's tallest Marian statue, it overlooks Batangas Bay and the Verde Island Passage. Developed as a Marian devotion and conference center, it features chapels, viewing decks, and pilgrimage facilities attracting religious and leisure visitors.
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as St. John the Evangelist Metropolitan Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in central Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Caceres, it is one of the oldest dioceses in the country. The present Spanish-era Romanesque stone church was built between 1808 and 1843 and has undergone several restorations after typhoons and earthquakes. It remains a central religious landmark and focal point during the Peñafrancia Festival.
The Our Lady of the Philippines Trappist Monastery is a Roman Catholic Cistercian monastery of the Strict Observance located in Barangay San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras. Founded in 1972, it is the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines. Set on rolling hills, it is notable for its simple modern chapel, contemplative atmosphere, and monastic products such as mango jam and souvenirs made by the monks.
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a hilltop Catholic pilgrimage site in Pueblo de Panay, Barangay Lawaan, Roxas City, Capiz. Centered on a 31-meter statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus overlooking the city and Panay coastline, the shrine includes a chapel, Stations of the Cross, and viewing decks. Inaugurated in 2015, it serves as a religious landmark and viewpoint, attracting devotees and visitors for prayer, sightseeing, and panoramic views.
St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral is the central Roman Catholic cathedral in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, located beside Gaston Park in the historic downtown. It serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The present neo-Gothic structure was rebuilt after World War II, replacing earlier churches dating to the 1840s. It is notable for its stained-glass windows, twin spires, and role as the city's main religious landmark.
St. Ferdinand Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Lucena City in Quezon Province, Philippines, located at the city center near the Quezon Provincial Capitol. Built originally between 1882 and 1884 and rebuilt after World War II damage, it became the cathedral of the Diocese of Lucena upon its creation in 1950. Notable for its classic facade, stained-glass windows, and central role in the city's religious life, it serves as the seat of the Bishop of Lucena.
St. James Church Replica (Medjugorje) is a Catholic church in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Built as a faithful replica of St. James Church in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it serves as a local pilgrimage site for devotees of Our Lady of Medjugorje. The church features similar architecture to the original, with a simple facade, twin bell towers, and an open plaza, attracting visitors for prayer, Mass, and religious tourism near Bacolod City.
St. John in the Wilderness is a historic Protestant church dedicated to John the Baptist, built in 1852 in neo-Gothic architecture. Located at Forsyth Gunj on the way to McLeod Ganj, it is set amidst deodar forest and features Belgian stained-glass windows. The churchyard contains the memorial of Lord Elgin, former Viceroy of India, and survived the 1905 Kangra earthquake.
St. John the Baptist Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the town center of Daet, capital of Camarines Norte, Philippines. Founded in 1611 by Franciscan missionaries, it is the oldest church in the province and serves as a central religious landmark. The present stone church reflects Spanish colonial architecture and has been rebuilt and restored over centuries. It remains an active parish under the Diocese of Daet and a notable heritage site for visitors.
St Mary's Cathedral is the principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Perth, located on Victoria Square east of the central business district in Western Australia. Built in Gothic Revival style, the original church was constructed between 1863 and 1865 and substantially expanded between 2006 and 2009. It serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Perth. Notable for its stone facade, vaulted interior, stained-glass windows and landscaped grounds, it is a prominent heritage and religious landmark in the city.
St Patrick's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, located on Eastern Hill in East Melbourne, Victoria. Built in Gothic Revival style to the design of William Wardell between 1858 and 1939, it is the tallest and largest church building in Australia. Constructed largely of bluestone, it features twin spires, stained-glass windows, and ornate interior detailing, and serves as a major place of worship, heritage landmark, and visitor attraction near Fitzroy Gardens.
St Stephen's Cathedral is the heritage-listed Roman Catholic cathedral for the Archdiocese of Brisbane, located at 249 Elizabeth Street in Brisbane City, Queensland. Constructed in stages between 1864 and 1922 in Gothic Revival style, it is the oldest Catholic cathedral in Queensland. Notable for its sandstone facade, stained-glass windows, Blessed Sacrament Chapel and Francis Rush Centre, it serves as the principal place of worship and a central city landmark.