We may read from different scriptures and observe different rituals, but when we step inside a house of worship of any tradition, it’s hard not to feel that palpable, familiar atmosphere that sets a place apart as sacred.
Perched on mountaintops and nestled into busy cities are some of the world’s most dazzling sacred sites. If you’re looking for a spiritual pilgrimage, then look no further than these remarkable houses of worship around the globe.
From the red rocks of Arizona to the bustling streets of Moscow, these sacred sites are sure to inspire some wanderlust:
Wat Rong Khun: Chiang Rai, Thailand
Church of the Transfiguration: Kizhi Island, Russia
Popa Taungkalat Monastery: Mount Popa, Myanmar
Chapel of the Holy Cross: Sedona, Arizona
Sanctuary of Truth: Pattaya, Thailand
The Great Synagogue of Florence: Tuscany, Italy
Roussanou Monastery: Thessaly, Meteora, Greece
Basilique Du Sacré-Coeur: Paris, France
Malacca Straits Mosque: Malaysia
Cathedral of Brasilia: Brasilia, Brazil
Angkor Wat: Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Temple of Heaven: Beijing, China
Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sagrada Familia: Barcelona, Spain
Basilica de Notre Dame, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Las Lajas Church: Colombia
St. Basil's Cathedral: Moscow, Russia
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