The most beautiful religious buildings United Kingdom

Built in 1866 to accommodate the growing number of Catholic worshippers, most of whom worked in the linen industry and lived in the Falls Road neighborhoods, Belfast's St. Peter's Cathedral towers over the Gaeltacht Quarter with its two Gothic bell towers (and no less than ten bells). The interior of the building is also in the purest Gothic-Victorian style with a magnificent organ, a mosaic floor, pointed arches supported by marble pillars and stained glass windows with geometric patterns.

After Saint Mary's Church and Saint Patrick's Church, Saint Malachy is the third oldest church in Belfast. Built in 1844, it is considered a typical example of the new development of the Tudor style in Ireland. Romantic inside and out, it contrasts with the grey severity of the other churches. It is especially worth visiting for its molded stucco ceiling, which was inspired by Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Cathedral. White rosettes erected in stalactites give an exceptional relief to the ceiling.

This church, which had begun renovation work in 1991, is special in many respects. The famous King David, who saw a white stag crowned with a cross, is represented here everywhere, which gives the perfect opportunity to (re)discover the story. It also houses a Second World War memorial chapel where a glass box with Dunkirk sand is displayed in commemoration of the D-Day landings. Finally, it is recognized as the capital's military church and is the one adopted by the Royal Scots (Royal Regiment) in 1983.

This Anglican church is Cardiff's oldest building. The first thing you notice is its finely decorated tower, topped with pinnacles and eleven bells! The social function that the Welsh Church has always wanted to have is at work here. The organ is rung several times a week at lunchtime, and free evening concerts are organized, the program for which is posted to the right of the main entrance door.

The church also houses its own tea room.

This small church, built on top of the loch, is as discreet as it is visited. Seen from the road, it seems rather banal, but by entering and admiring it from the loch, one realizes that it is a real jewel of religious architecture and a jewel of heritage. Sculptures and details are legion for the play of symbols and omnipresent lights. One of them is a magnificent lying down, which is none other than Robert the Bruce. Indeed, the church holds a relic - a bone fragment - of this great historical figure.

This is one of the oldest monasteries on Anglesey. Only the church is still in use. Next door are the remains of the priory and the dovecote. The latter dates from 1600 and housed 2,000 birds. The buildings contain many architectural and historical treasures. The site was chosen for the church because of its beauty and proximity to the well.

You can take the private road for 3 km to observe Puffin Island. A beautiful walk.

This is the oldest church in La City and the only one in the city with traces of Saxon architecture (the church was founded in 675). A Roman pavement was even discovered there, proof of activity on the site 2,000 years ago. If the Great Fire of 1666 began just a few hundred metres from the site, the church was miraculously saved. Very damaged by the Blitz bombardments, it had to be rebuilt, but the brick tower, the outer walls and the Saxon porch are still standing.

At the end of a small alley lies London's oldest church, celebrating its 900th anniversary in 2023! Built in 1123 by Henry ^I, son of William the Conqueror, it survived the Great Fire of 1666, the bombs of the First World War and the Blitz of the Second. Renowned as the most beautiful church of the Norman era, its architecture is sublime. To enter, cross a half-timbered enclosure: the original façade. For the record, scenes from the films Shakespeare in Love and Four Weddings and a Funeral were filmed here.

"La Vallée de la Croix" is a deliciously peaceful place, where meditation is a must. This Cistercian abbey is much better preserved than its twin Strata Florida. The Cistercian monks who sought isolation settled in this green and secluded countryside at the foot of the steep mountains of Llangollen. When you pass through the still valiant doors of the abbey, it is a journey through time. Here we are in the austere daily life of these disciples of God. Many of the architectural ornaments have survived the centuries.

The origin of the town's name, this church was erected in honor of St. Collen, an Irish warrior and religious figure of the ^7th century. The most interesting feature is the ^15th-century ceiling: an oak framework, finely carved with angels and Celtic motifs, which is thought to have come from Valle Crucis Abbey in the village of Llantysilio. The adjacent cemetery is well worth a visit: it contains the graves of the two ladies of Llangollen. For the record, Collen means hazel tree.

This sandstone and brick churchstands on a small hill on the corner of Conway Road, which makes it all the more proud. Built between 1869 and 1871, it is now the largest surviving Methodist church in Cardiff. The church was originally built to accommodate the many Methodist families who were relocated from the port. Its large red doors make it impossible to miss if you are walking through this peaceful area.

This church, which dates back to the 12th century, was founded by the Benedictine Order. They wanted a parish church where they could gather in peace and quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of Westminster Abbey. In 1614, after being rebuilt in a late Gothic style by Robert Stowel, it officially became the parish church of Westminster Palace. It is therefore available to parliamentarians and is also used for concerts and commemorations. Churchill even married Clementine Hozier there in 1908.

This church was built after an act in 1711, which advocated the creation of new churches in London. St Mary-Le-Strand, and others were, at that time, called "Queen Anne's Churches", because the queen showed a keen interest in their construction. James Gibbs, the architect, draws on the mannerist inspirations of 16th and 17th century Italian churches. The western part has a semi-circular porch that recalls Santa Maria della Pace in Rome. Inside, the imposing vault recalls that of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence.

In the small residential area of Smith Square, the church of the same name is considered one of the masterpieces of Baroque architecture in England. It is one of the strategic places for concerts, which take place at noon and in the evening. Built in 1728, it was copiously destroyed during the Second World War. It was then restored to serve as a concert venue. Renowned artists and performers perform there. A restaurant is located in the crypt. The surroundings are dotted with small typical Georgian houses.

Built in 1185 by the Knights Templar, an order of 12th century monk soldiers, on the model of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Temple Church was renovated in 1682 by Christopher Wren and damaged by the bombardments of the Second World War. You may see budding adventurers looking for a papal plot, Temple Church having been made famous in the best-selling Dan Brown Da Vinci Code. It can only be accessed by day, via Fleet St or Tudor St, the enclosure being surrounded by gates. Debates and visits are organised on this theme.

Designed by architect James Gibb, built in 1726. The previous church on the site was built outside the town,in the fields, hence its name. Classical music concerts are regularly held here. The church also has its own café, the Café in the Crypt, an unusual place that feels more like a canteen than a café, and whose food is of average quality. We come here more for the original setting. At regular intervals, you'll hear its chimes echoing throughout the neighborhood.

The oldest synagogue in Great Britain, it was built in 1701 by Spanish and Portuguese Jews who had fled the Inquisition. Resistance to Jews was still very strong at the time, and the synagogue was therefore built at the back of a courtyard so that it could not be seen from the main street. Virtually unchanged since its construction, it is a poignant historical testimony of one of the refugee communities in the East End. It is based on the model of the Amsterdam synagogue and inspired by the Christopher Wren style.

On the banks of the Avon River, this 13th century Gothic style church houses the baptismal font where poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564) and his daughters were baptized, as well as the tombstones under which they are buried. The playwright rests with his wife Anne Hathaway and daughter Susanna Hall. A must for readers on pilgrimage. More than 200,000 visitors visit it every year. Beautiful collection of stained glass windows and pulpits. A very beautiful place, full of history.