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Bétera, ES
The hermitage, dated to 1798, is a single nave building with three chapels on each side. To get to the hermitage, one has to ascend through the Stations of the Cross. There are other ciboriums in the comlex dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Cuesta del Rato, ES
The stone hermitage has an elongated plan. It has a gabled steeple embedded. The entrance door is next to the turret, it has a small external atrium or portico.
Alboraia, ES
According to the local legend, the priest of Alboraya when trying to carry the viaticum to a dying faithful who lived in Almácera (Moorish town at that time) had to cross the Carraixet ravine. Accidentally he dropped the box that contains the sacrament into the river, but miraculously two fish emerged from under the water and retrived the box for the priest. The current herimitage was built in the Neo-Gothic style and dates back to 1901.
Ayora, ES
Founded in the middle of 14th century, the building was rebuilt in the 18th century in the Moorish style. The façade is decorated with a panel of tiles to show the Virgin and Christ Child, the style is similar to that of San Miguel inside the hermitage.
Alberique, ES
It is a very small chapel, with an almost square plan. A disproportionately large steeple rises above the triangular pediment of the facade topped by an iron cross with two bells.
Alicante, ES
Considered the oldest hermitage in Chelva, the building can be dated back to the end of the 14th century. According to tradition, the viscount of Chelva, Don Pedro Ladrón de Vilanova after an east trip to Italy where he visited the Holy House of Loreto. The Franciscans were requested to found the hermitage and dedicated to the Virgin of Loreto.
Hernes, NO
The Hernes church is a long church built in concrete with natural stones from Hernes, according to the drawings of the architect Gunnar Bjerke in 1935. The church has Gothic forms in a partly functionalist simplification and with a tower placed on the side of the west gable.
Bamble, NO
Herre church is a wooden long church from 1905. Before the construction of the church, people had to go to Bamble Church, at a distance of about 15 kilometres.
Rouveen, NL
Neo-Gothic hall church without tower. Built as Reformed Church. In 1945 Reformed Church (Liberated). Out of use 1964. Workshop until 1999. Then until 2007 Music Centre. Since 2007 Restored Reformed Church of Hasselt, Rouveen, Zwolle and surroundings.
Amersfoort, NL
Year of construction: 1934-1935. Architect: C. Kruiswijk. This building is set back from the street.
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