The document lists and provides brief descriptions of 14 of the world's most beautiful churches. It includes details such as construction dates, notable architectural features like intricate gold mosaics or being carved from solid rock, and historical significance like being the site where Jesus Christ was believed to be born. The churches highlighted are located across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and range in date from the 4th to 18th centuries.

1. THE
WORLD’S
MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES
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2. THE CHURCH OFTHETRANSFIGURATION, KIZHI ISLAND
Built: 18th century
It sits on Lake Onega in Russia and is a popular stop-off point onVolga river cruises.
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3. CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, ETHIOPIA
Built: 12th century
It was chiseled from a single piece of living rock.
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4. PALATINE CHAPEL, SICILY
Built: 1132
Covered by intricate gold mosaics, depicts scenes such as St John in the desert and a group of 5 saints.
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5. SAINTE-CHAPELLE, PARIS
Built: 13th century
It is believed to be built by Louis IX
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6. ST BARTHOLOMEWTHE GREAT, LONDON
Built: 1123
It was used a scene in Four Weddings and a Funeral
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7. FEISENKIRCHE, GERMANYBuilt: 1482
You can only enter through a tunnel plowed into the rock.
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8. CHURCH OF DMITRY ON BLOOD, UGLICH, RUSSIA
Built: 1692
It was where Dimitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, and his supporters were slaughtered.
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9. CHURCH OF SAINT STEPHANOS, IRAN
Built: 7th century
It sits in a verdant valley in Iran and is believed to house the bones of Saint Gregory.
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10. CHURCH OFTHE NATIVITY, WEST BANK
Built: 372 AD
Sits over the “Grotto”, which is considered to be the site of birth of Jesus Christ.
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11. MATTHIAS CHURCH, HUNGARY
Built: 1015
Inside there is a gallery which contains a replica of the Hungarian royal crown.
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