Bonn Minster Church, Bonn, Germany

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The Bonn Minster  is a Roman Catholic church in Bonn. It is one of Germany's oldest churches, having been built between the 11th and 13th centuries. At one point the church served as the cathedral for the Archbishopric of Cologne. However, the Minster is now a minor basilica.

Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus, Congonhas, Brazil

The city is notable for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos - and associated soapstone sculptures which were commissioned by Portuguese adventurer, Feliciano Mendes in the 18th century. It was created by Aleijadinho, one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world. The twelve sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace are considered amongst his finest work.

In 1985 UNESCO granted the Sanctuary the title of a World Heritage Site.

Torcello Cathedral, Venice, Italy

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a basilica church on the island of Torcello,Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient religious edifices in the Veneto, and containing the earliest mosaics in the area of Venice.

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy

Santa Maria della Salute is a Baroque church in Venice at the entrance to the Grand Canal . It is one of two votive churches of Venice, built on the occasion of a plague epidemic in the city. On October 22, 1630, the acclaimed Doge Nicolò Contarini the Madonna a church, with a request for completion of the plague that raged since 1630, in the city and in the city of about 46,000 inhabitants lost (one third of its population). The church was in a prominent place on the Bacino di San Marco towards the Doge's Palace to be built. From the competition held by the Venetians went Baldassare Longhena , a student Scamozzi , emerged as the winner, although the Senate would prefer to begin hires a Roman architect.

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, officially Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception  is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam. Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

Following the French conquest of Cochinchina and Saigon, the Roman Catholic Church established a community and religious services for French colonialists. The first church was built on today's Ngo Duc Ke Street. There had been a Vietnamese pagoda, which had been abandoned during the war. Bishop Lefevre decided to make this pagoda a church.

Saint Augustin Basilique, Algeria

The Basilique Saint Augustin (Basilica of St Augustine) is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippolocated in Annaba, Algeria.

The basilica is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine. Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, though the church was not dedicated until April 24, 1914. The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones.

It was built not far from the remains of the Basilica Pacis built by Saint Augustine, where he died while the city was besieged by Vandals.