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7 Wonders of the Catholic World (Photo gallery)

7 Wonders of the Catholic World
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John Touhey - published on 03/05/24
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Aleteia chooses seven sites that played key roles in Christian history -- and remain places of pilgrimage and prayer to the present day.

You have heard of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Considering the transformative impact that Christianity has had on the world since then, why not choose seven wonders of the Catholic world? Of course, we are well aware that there are many dozens of amazing sites to choose from, if not more. Note that we did not call this list The 7 Wonders”!

Some of our choices would make anyone’s list, but there are others that you may well quibble with. Feel free to add your choices and criticisms in the comments below.

In the meantime, view the photo gallery below to see Aleteia’s 7 Wonders of the Catholic World. And when you are finished, follow the links below for more information about our seven wonders...

Explore the 7 wonders further

Here are some further resources for those who want to delve deeper into our seven wonders...

The House Basilicas of Nazareth:

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre:

Vatican City:

Camino de Santiago:

Assisi:

Chartres Cathedral:

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe:

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