These places of worship - whether still in use or not - are a reminder of the will, effort - and often significant financial resources - put into the construction of churches and chapels. Whether seen as the culmination of a pilgrimage or as a more casual visit, these religious buildings are some of the world's greatest.
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Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia
Built at a height of 100m inside the canyon of the Guáitara River, this church became a pilgrimage site after the Virgin Mary appeared in front of a woman and her deaf-mute daughter, caught in a violent storm here in the 18th century. The present Gothic-style church was built between 1916 and 1949; a bridge connects it to the opposite side of the canyon.
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By Lizzie Porter
Picture: AP
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