Honestly, the point is simply awe. These churches are not just places to pray; they’re time machines made of marble and glass. They remind us that humans can do incredible things when we work together for a shared vision—even if that vision took a few centuries to complete.
Next time you’re feeling small, visit one of these giants. You’ll leave feeling tiny, but in a good way. And if you can’t travel, just look up a 360-degree tour online—it’s pretty much the same, just without the jet lag.
So, which one would you want to explore first? The concrete spaceship in Liverpool, or the African copycat that beat the Vatican at its own game?