The architecture of beautiful churches

I have always loved the architecture and detail of old churches. It has something to do with growing up going to church every week, I'm sure. I think we can get tons of inspiration from looking at old churches. Here are a few that caught my eye this morning. What inspiration can you pull from these photos?

Beautiful Church In Shoreline Connecticut, USA – Via Flickr
I love the colors in this (clearly enhanced) photo. Oranges are so in this year and the stark contrast with the green gives some great interest in this pic. 


A Church In Copenhagen, Denmark – Via Flickr
The architecture of this tower is beautiful. It puts an interesting twist on the usual church steeple. I love the spiral feel and the windows and statues lining the roof.


A Church In Old Florida, USA – Via Flickr
This is absolutely stunning! The yellow looks so good with the darker trim. I also am really inspired by the detail on the windows and over the door.


Temple Church in North Dublin, Ireland – Via Flickr
 The simple brick of this church is stunning. I also love clocks, although on closer inspection you'll notice that the 2 clocks we can see in the picture are set to different times. I wonder why!


A Wonderful Church In  Moscow – Via Flickr
All the patterns and colors and textures really brings this building to life and makes it a stop in your tracks kind of place to visit! Legend has it that the man who had this cathedral built blinded the architect after it was completed so he could never build something equally as beautiful again. Kind of crazy!