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Located on a busy corner in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette is an imposing structure. Don't let the Neo Classical exterior put you off; enter the church and be awed by its beauty. History The current church replaced one just to the north built in the 17th century as the population of the neighborhood grew and required a larger place to worship. The original church was demolished and construction began on the current one in 1823 under the

Often overshadowed by Notre Dame Cathedral less than a mile away, Saint-Sulpice is a jewel in its own right. A Bit of History The church is dedicated to Sulpicius the Pious, a 7th century bishop. To this day, Sulpicians are an order dedicated to the formation of priests through seminary education. Construction of the current church began in the mid-17th century. Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV, laid the first stone in 1646. Mathys Schoevaerdts , Public Domain It was

Nestled in a picturesque corner of the 5th arrondissement of Paris, under the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral, St.-Julien-le-Pauvre, a   Melkite Greek Catholic church   is one of my favorite Parisian churches. As soon as you walk in you feel transported to a prior century and enveloped in its warmth, whether that's due to its small size or the glow of its soft light, it welcomes you. History The current building replaced a 6th century chapel which served as a hospice for pil

While we thoroughly enjoyed discovering different parts of Peru, the purpose of our trip was to see Machu Picchu. We went during the dry...