A valuable resource for architecture students, travelers, and anyone interested in our religious heritage, Cathedrals of the World takes an exciting journey through Christianity by way of its most impressive architectural creations. Starting with early Christian, Romanesque, and Gothic structures through the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the modern age, this stunning compendium spans the globe, presenting such awe-inspiring monuments as the St. Mark"s Basilica, Westminster Cathedral, Johnson"s Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, and Richard Meier"s Jubilee Church in Rome. Each example was selected for its exceptional historical value, aesthetic attributes, and architectural significance.