25 Beautiful, Solitary Churches Tucked Away in Nature

Whether or not you’re religious, it’s difficult to argue that old churches are some of the most beautiful architectural structures on Earth.

And we’re not even talking about famous cathedrals like the Sagrada Familia. No, we’re talking about the small, rustic churches you’ll find in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, holding steady across the ages.

Below we’ve collected 25 of our favorites from the archives of 500px, but this is by no means a complete list! If you find a beautiful church hiding in the archives, or if you have your own to share, be sure to drop a link in the comments!

Otherwise, scroll down, take a deep cleansing breath, and enjoy:

To see more of the beautiful church photography on 500px, click here and scroll to your heart’s content.