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As centers of worship for the Catholic faith, cathedrals are also some of the world’s finest architectural gems. Typically featuring Gothic, Baroque, Victorian or Renaissance architecture, they are often a shining example of architectural might.

Cathedrals can be home to stone gargoyles, incredible vaulted ceilings and beautiful panes of stained glass. Take a look at some of the world’s most stunning cathedrals with this photo tour.

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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