Churches are the basic symbol of sanctity especially for the Christians. Here we are about to mention some unusual churches built deep down the Earth. Nestling the ultimate power of peace and solace these architectural marvels are a must visit. Get hold of some of the best underground churches of the world.
This church is located in the Bochnia salt mine in Poland that happens to be the oldest of its kind. Blessed Kinga Chapel is situated at Wazyn Chamber in the mine and is a construction totally done with salt. Established in 1747, this church consists pulpit sculpted in salt, different salt figures and even some salt altars. It is amazing to think of a church made in the heart of a salt mine that was active for more than 750 years. However, the mine is now basically used as a tourist spot as salt extraction has been lessened.
If the former is not enough, take the St. Kinga?s Chapel in Wieliczka salt mine of Poland. We can't help wondering on the fact that it is located 101 meter underground and was created from a block of salt back in 1896! The interior of the Chapel is decorated with various structures carved in salt which took more than a 100 years for formation. This is evident from the chandeliers that grace the church and are made from salt blocks.
This church built in the shape of a cross on a massive rock is found in the Australian outback Coober Pedy. It derived its name from the Roman Catacombs that were used to bury the dead and meet in times of persecution. Coober Pedy, otherwise known as the Underground Town houses five deep earth churches.
: Essentially another salt mine church, the cathedral of Zipaquira is a major pilgrimage for Christians as it records some odd 3000 attendees on every Sunday. Placed 200 meters below the earth surface, this church has gone beyond the spiritual sphere and is a main tourist attraction now a days. Cathedral of Zipaquira that houses a giant cross and three naves, saw a make over due to security reasons and was opened for public back in 1995.
Talking of unique creations and France missing out! Thats rare. Here come a French wonder- the Church of Saint Jean. This gem of a church is located in Aubeterre village in Southern France. The structure of the church is in the monolithic type of architecture with a length of 88 feet, width of 52 feet and it touches 20 meter mark in altitude.
The fairy tale like village of Aubeterre is a perfect setting for this charming creation. Be on the ground, elevated or underground, the eternal capacity of a church to bring solace and peace to our distraught minds is a unanimous truth. But what makes these churches under title different from others is the paradoxical concept of going deep down earth for sublimity rather than taking a flight towards heaven.
Moscow is the home to a bevy of sub way stations that are beautiful beyond description and artistic in every definition. Outcome of some of the most creative brains in architecture, the underground stations are the expression of artistic zeal in a unique way.
Is it a Pagan Temple or a meeting place of a secret cult? Nobody could explain how, why and who built this amazing place. Curious visitors from all over the world visit Shell Grotto to be intrigued by the beautiful mosaics and the unsolved mystery. Shell Grotto is a unique 70-foot underground winding passageway in Margate, Kent. The walls and roofs are covered in mystical designs laid out in mosaics made entirely of seashells. Some of the motifs even resemble ancient Indian and Egyptian designs.
