Hilltop wonders: the monasteries of Fruška Gora

The hills of Fruška Gora in Vojvodina are dotted with architectural masterpieces.

Holy sights, natural wonders and history aplenty: what not to miss in Israel

Israel may be small, but it is a veritable treasure trove of wonders.

Best monasteries in Ladakh

From towering Maitreya Buddhas to beautiful medieval frescoes, Ladakh’s abundance of monasteries boast plenty of hidden treasures

Five reasons to visit Ladakh and Zanskar

From trekking through dramatic mountain scenery to tracking the elusive ‘Ghost of the Himalaya’, Ladakh and Zanskar boast plenty of travel highlights.

Posubans

Author Philip Briggs describes the unusual shrines that are a distinctive feature of Ghana’s central coast region. 

Creating understanding: Adam Balogh

We speak to the painter-photographer who captures holy sites and what connects us as human beings.

The best monasteries in North Macedonia

From large lakeside complexes to tiny clifftop churches, North Macedonia is home to some of the best monasteries in Europe.

Nineteenth-century timber churches

You’ll find no ancient architectural monuments on the Faroes; only timber churches.

Orthodoxy and Greek Easter

Easter is one of the biggest celebrations in the calendar of the Greek Orthodox Church.

The appeal of country churches

Hilary Bradt makes a case for visiting country churches.

Tibet’s most impressive temples and pilgrimage sites

There’s no better place to meet genuine Tibetan locals than at the region’s sacred sites.

Jerusalem’s holiest sites

At the crossroads of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem is home to some of the most important religious sites in the world.