Stroll inside any relatively noted church and you’ll soon come to the conclusion that religious devotion is the most powerful form of architectural and artistic inspiration. How else could you explain the breathtaking detail found in every crevice of many of the world’s churches? In fact, the task of fully admiring them may seem daunting, as it could take hours to take in everything there is to see.
This dilemma was likely the inspiration behind the work of photographer Richard Silver, whose project “Vertical Churches” captures every detail in one shot. These panoramic photographs allow the viewer to ogle over picturesque ceilings, intricate stained-glass windows, towering beams, and meticulously-carved pews without ever leaving the comfort of their home. We now invite you to do the same. Check out some of our favorites in some of the world's most inviting cities!
Basilica Minores Marcello al Corso, Rome, Italy
Basilica of St Marys of the Angels, Rome, Italy
All Souls Church, New York, USA
Calvary Episcopal Church, New York, USA
Church of St Paul the Apostle, New York, USA
Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
The Vatican, Rome, Italy
Basilica di Santa Anastasia, Rome, Italy
Church of St Stephen, New York, USA
Church of St Vincent Ferrer, New York, USA
Church of St. Francis Xavier, New York, USA
Church of the Village, New York, USA
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, Italy
Basilica di Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy
Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Italy
Basilica San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy
Basilica S. Ignazio, Rome, Italy
Grace Church, New York, USA
Most Holy Redeemer Church, New York, USA
Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard's Church, New York, USA
Our Lady of Pompeii, New York, USA
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, New York, USA
Church Dei SS Geremia E Lucia, Venice, Italy
Church of Sant Ignazio di Loyola, Rome, Italy
Church of the Saint Apostles, Venice, Italy
Church Nazionale Argentina, Rome, Italy
San Maurizo Al Monastero Maggiore, Milan, Italy
Santa Maria Ala Porta, Milan, Italy
St Monica's Church, New York, USA
St Vartan Armenian Cathedral, New York, USA
Vincent de St. Paul, New York, USA
Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice, Italy
Segreti di S Nicola in Carcere, Rome, Italy
Ss Ermacora E Fortunato Martiri, Trieste, Italy
All Images are Copyright of Richard Silver
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