Along the paths of the Masonic Architecture and Heritage Route, there are exceptional sites to discover in the South, along the western Atlantic coast, and up to the capital. These sites are true discoveries not to be missed.

n Austria, the paths lead to Vienna, rich in Masonic history, which can be discovered throughout its well-restored streets and buildings. Exploring this history takes one back to a significant heritage, from Mozart to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where Freemasonry is prominently present.

The oldest Masonic lodge in Zagreb was located in a building on Rue Vlaška no. 5. The house was built in 1733 and the Masonic Lodge was founded there in 1773.
The bearded head on the arch above the entrance door represents John the Baptist, patron saint of the St John lodges to which Prudentia apparently belonged. In the current pantry, there is a secret passageway, now walled off, which would have led to the bishop’s court and which was used by bishops and canons.
This secret tunnel led to the lodge from Kaptol (archdiocese of Zagreb). Bishop Joseph pl. Galjuf used it to come to the work of the Lodge, of which he was Worshipful Master with the secret name Ebiscius (1778). The second Bishop Maximilijan Vrhovac was his Regent/Deputy and later Orator in the Lodge with the secret name Publicola (1784).

Since 1848, there existed in the center of Bucharest a ‘Street of the Freemasons,’ which retained this name until October 1940 (renamed Ștefan Furtună during the communist era and Mircea Vulcănescu since 1990). The ‘Master Mason Manole Walk’ attests to a myth of the guild of church builders in the Middle Ages on the territory of present-day Romania, which Mircea Eliade had already connected to the founding myths of Freemasonry. The country offers explorers all sorts of discoveries of remarkable architectural and Masonic heritage sites.

Speculative freemasonry was present in the geographic regions of Macedonia since the start of the 19th century, wherein number of brethren residing in the territory of the former Otoman (Turkish) Empire were able, intermittently, to be part of masonic lodges.
The journey of the Grand Lodge of North Macedonia began in 2016, under the benevolent guidance of the Grand Regular Lodge of Slovenia. This marked the genesis of the sacred work back in the country.

The seed of Freemasonry fell on Slovenian soil as early as the 18th century, but it was only with the Illyrian Provinces that it began to sprout within the local population. Historical circumstances then froze this growth, but when it finally flourished at the end of the 20th century, Slovenian Freemasonry drew from this same source. The paths are diverse and attractive in strolls through the capital.

From north to south, Portugal offers a rich heritage for those seeking to understand Freemasonry and its impact on society, culture and history.

Visiting these places is not only a journey into the past, but also an opportunity to reflect on the values ​​of liberty, equality and fraternity that remain relevant today.

Whether through its architecture, its symbolism or its historical significance, these places invite you to explore the fascinating world of Freemasonry on Portuguese lands.

On May 9, 1996, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California, represented by Grand Master Charles H. Alexander, authorized Douglas Lemons, Past Grand Master of California, to assist and be his emissary at the Consecration of the Regular Grand Lodge of Andorra (« Gran Lògia Regular d’Andorra »). The ceremony took place in the Principality of Monaco, due to the difficulties encountered.

Freemasonry is active in Andorra, however there are no monuments or heritage sites specifically dedicated to this Institution in the country. Masonic activities take place mainly in the two existing Temples, which are not accessible to the general public.

Andorran masons have encountered difficulties throughout history, and they have had to work discreetly and hidden from the eyes of the powers that have harmed freedom in art and science.