Eye-catching cathedrals All of these mesmerising structures are so much more than just places of worship. From recognisable city icons to cathedrals-turned-museums, these incredible buildings range from the historic to modern, yet all are utterly stunning.

Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy The Duomo di Milano, with its marble-clad facade, is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world. The cathedral church, dedicated to the Nativity of St. Mary, took nearly six centuries to complete and is the largest church in Italy. Adorned with 135 spires and 2,245 statues, it sports one of the most extravagant Gothic exteriors in the world.

St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK St. Paul's Cathedral, one of London's sightseeing highlights, stands on a site that has been a place of Christian worship for more than 1,400 years (and possibly pagan before that). An Anglican cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of London, the current St. Paul's building was completed in 1710, designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the previous cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral has also been the site of several historic events, including Sir Winston Churchill's funeral, the peace services marking the end of both World Wars, and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

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