North America Castles & palaces + Religious pictures

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The City of a Hundred Spires, with its French influences, slew of festivals, and pristinely preserved historic city centre has to be one of the most charming in North America, if not the world.

The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.

The oldest building in Cleveland’s town center features impressive stained glass windows, a towering steeple and fascinating history. 

This tranquil spot tucked away in Golden Gate Park has been offering oriental-style refreshment to frazzled metropolitans for over a century.

This tranquil spot tucked away in Golden Gate Park has been offering oriental-style refreshment to frazzled metropolitans for over a century.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Enjoy an upscale excursion to the country’s best-known and most luxurious wine-growing region.

Discover neo-Gothic architecture, soaring choral music and a modern engineering miracle at Montreal’s “floating church.”

The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.

The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.

Once surrounded by ramparts, this historic area within Montreal city now shines as one of the oldest and best preserved urban centers in North America. 

History and heritage lie at the heart of life in this fascinating community, often described as the birthplace of Orange County.

Peace, serenity and amazing views await at this city centre sanctuary.

Discover why this fantasy land of theme parks, hotels and entertainment venues is the number one holiday destination on the planet.

Garden Grove’s eye-catching glass church has had a chequered history, but there’s no doubting its iconic status.

Be inspired by the Canadian religious art and Gothic Revival architecture of one of Ottawa’s oldest and largest houses of worship.

Four Spanish missions dating back to the 1700s have been preserved in this riverfront park. 

Capture photos of stunning views over Hempstead Bay and follow a trail through the majestic mansions of the Gatsby era.

Be inspired by the Canadian religious art and Gothic Revival architecture of one of Ottawa’s oldest and largest houses of worship.