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chapels

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plural of chapel

as in oratories

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While there are a handful of shrines and temples to visit, the real appeal here is the pace.

— Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
The measure effectively cut off government funding for shrines and removed Shinto practices and teachings from public institutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Jenna Bush Hager and her husband, Henry Chase Hager, soaked up the sights in Rome with their children in August 2025, checking out the iconic Colosseum, taking in historic art and cathedrals, and, of course, eating some gelato.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.

— Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.

— Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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The new weapon could complement the AIM-174 or eventually take on some of its missions.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
When operational, the A3 will be used for high-value missions, including Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), electronic attack, and strike operations while teaming with JAS 39 Gripen E and GlobalEye platforms.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

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The key is community From brand-temples to store refurbishments and multi-retailer concepts, the 2026 store openings so far all point to one truth - community is key.

— Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
While there are a handful of shrines and temples to visit, the real appeal here is the pace.

— Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

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