The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Arcade murals depicting religious figures and scenes, Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulgaria, Europe

Carpets on sale in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel

View of Santiago Cathedral from Plaza de Las Platerias, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

The ornate pink facade of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

Golden spire, Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dome of La Parroquia, San Miguel de Allende (San Miguel), Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

The Baháʼí Terraces (or the Hanging Gardens of Haifa) Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel

Sera monastery, outside Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia), United States of America, North America

A statue in Szechenyi Square, Pecs, Hungary, Europe

Masjid-e-Iman Mosque (Imam Mosque) (Masjed-e Emam), formerly Shah Mosque, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Sheikh Lutfullah (Sheikh Lotfollah) Mosque, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Masjid-e-Iman Mosque (Imam Mosque) (Masjed-e Emam), formerly Shah Mosque, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Masjid-e-Iman Mosque (Imam Mosque) (Masjed-e Emam), formerly Shah Mosque, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Ice carving, Mombetsu Ice Festival, Hokkaido, Japan

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

Wells Cathedral, a 12th century Anglican cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wells Cathedral, a 12th century Anglican cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wells Cathedral, a 12th century Anglican cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Duomo (Cathedral) interior, Enna, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Artifacts at the El Born Cultural and Memorial Centre archaeological site and museum, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Close-up of gold ornament on top of Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Interior, Palais Claudio Bravo, Taroudant, Sous Valley, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Byzantine silk textiles dating from 10th century, Treasury of Ste. Foy, Conques, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Ceremonial barge at the Royal Barge Museum in Bangkok, Thailand

Lily pond and fountain, Winter Gardens, Domain Park, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Metalsmith making temple ornaments, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Matsumoto-jo (Matsumoto Castle), Matsumoto, Japan, Asia

Three Buddhist monks at Onhmin Thonze monastery, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Intricate Islamic design at Medersa Ben Youssef, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Suwa shrine, Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

St john's Cross in the grounds of Iona Abbey, Iona, off mull, Scotland, UK, with St Oran's Cross in the background

Nomadic camp, Orkhon Valley, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Great golden dome and spires, Shwedagon Paya (Shwe Dagon pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

St john's Cross in the grounds of Iona Abbey, Iona, off mull, Scotland, UK, with St Oran's Cross in the background

webs: between alder branches early morning talsu rajons, latvia

Asian artisan carving traditional design

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisans carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisans carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Caucasian woman wearing mussel necklace

Caucasian woman and man cuddling

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisans carving traditional designs in workshop

Asian artisan carving traditional design in workshop

Asian artisans carving traditional design in workshop

Ornate handles on doors

Decorative wall, Tilla Kari Madrasah, also known as Tillya Kari Madrasah, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Exterior wall, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church, (Assumption of Mary Orthodox Church), Pyrgi, Chios, Greece

Tiled wall, Hazrati Imom Mosque, Hazrati Imom Complex, Hazrati Imom Square, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church, also known as Assumption of Mary Orthodox Church, Pyrgi, Chios, Greece

Embroidery depicting a peacock, Mandalay, Myanmar, (Burma)

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church, also known as Assumption of Mary Orthodox Church, Pyrgi, Chios, Greece

Decorative walls and balcony of a building in the village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece

Decorative exterior wall of a building in the village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece

Buddhas Wat Xien Thong Luang Prabang Laos

The Forbidden City Beijing China

Lamu, Kenya. Swahili woman paints henna design on hand of a friend for Idd al Fitr festival.

A colourful stained glass window in a circle-shape with intricate designs and symbols on a stone wall; Nelson, Nelson Province, New Zealand

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Puppets for sale in downtown center of the Pink City.

Thailand, Pathom Thani, Shell Temple, headshot of golden Buddha statue with smile

Thailand, Chiang Mai, The Regent Resort, Flowers floating in pots along walkway overlooking resort.

India, Agra, Abstract colorful bowls of spices in vases from above.

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Suthat, closeup detail of golden Buddha statue, memorial for deceased

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Benjamabophit (Marble Temple) closeup of colorful detail.

French Polynesia, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Close-up of the carved face of a wooden statue

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Po Close-up of gold Reclining Buddha head

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Haleiwa, Elaborately painted surfboards by Ron Artis.

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Haleiwa, Elaborately painted surfboards by Ron Artis.

Cracked Blue Paint, New Mexico, Details of cracked adobe wall and painted blue 19th century window.

Bangkok, Thailand, Wat Benjamabophit (Marble Temple) top of gold trimmed temple, blue sky.

French Polynesia, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Close-up of the carved face of a wooden statue

China, Beijing, Decorative lanterns in market place.

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Phra Keo, closeup detail of Ramakien statue outdoors, colorful outfit and headdress

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Ornate Door and Vase at the Hotel California, Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico

Astrological clock and tower

Close up of astrological clock

Interior view of cathedral window

Interior view of cathedral window

Interior view of cathedral window

Still life of a stone on sand

Close up of decorative tile

Religious mosaic on cathedral wall

Interior view of church ceiling