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  2. www.travelandleisure.com › attractions › worlds-mostWorld's Most-Visited Sacred Sites - Travel

    • April Orcutt
    • No. 1 Meiji Shrine and Sensoji-Temple, Tokyo. Annual Visitors: 30 million each. Built 100 years ago to honor the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the tranquil Meiji Shinto shrine is surrounded by a holy forest of 100,000-plus trees.
    • No. 2 Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, India. Annual Visitors: 21.9 million. This temple with its two golden domes sits along the western bank of the Ganges River and, with the Ganges, is the most holy site for all sects of Hinduism.
    • No. 3 Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City. Annual Visitors: 20 million. The Old Basilica, begun in the 1500s and completed in 1709, stands in stark contrast to the massive new basilica that was built in the mid-1970s and looks like a sports arena.
    • No. 4 Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams Temple, AndhraPradesh, India. Annual Visitors: 18.25 million. A Hindu sect called Vaishnavism that emphasized equality and love began this imposing temple perhaps 1,200 years ago.

  3. www.cntraveler.com › gallery › beautiful-sacred19 Sacred Sites Around the World, From Ancient Churches to ...

    Apr 30, 2020 · From Rome to Bethlehem, in the shape of natural landmarks and houses of worship alike, these are some of the world’s most beautiful sacred places. Whether you’re planning a future...

  4. www.bbc.com › travel › articleFive ancient sacred sites around the globe - BBC

    Oct 26, 2022 · From constructing Stonehenge in England to Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, ancient civilisations have gone to great lengths to mark solstices and equinoxes, or commune with ancestors or worship...

    • Graeme Green

  5. www.outlooktraveller.com › ampstories › experiencesSacred Sites: 10 Most Visited Religious Places In The World

    • St. Peter's Basilica, Vaitcan City. Vatican City, the centre of Catholicism, is home to the St. Peter's Basilica, a pilgrimage site with breathtaking architecture.
    • Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Mecca is the holiest city in Islam. It has the largest mosque in the world, Masjid al-Haram, which houses the sacred black structure, Kaaba.
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap is the world's largest religious monument. It was once a Hindu temple but now serves as a Buddhist site. The complex is famous for its intricate carvings, vast moats, and impressive architecture, making it a symbol of Cambodia and a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus.
    • Tirumala, India. The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Known for its intricate architecture, the temple attracts millions of devotees annually and is situated on the Seven Hills of Tirumala.

  6. www.bbc.com › travel › articleWorld’s most-visited sacred sites - BBC

    See the beauty and splendour of spiritual centres around the globe, from temples in Japan to cathedrals in France.

    • April Orcutt

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  8. www.worldatlas.com › religion › 9-most-sacred-sites9 Most Sacred Sites From Around The Globe - WorldAtlas

    Nov 15, 2022 · Mount Sinai. Pilgrims visiting Mount Sinai in Egypt. Mount Sinai is an important site for three of the world's largest religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. On this mountain, it is believed by devout followers that Moses received the 10 Commandments from God.

  9. www.elledecor.com › travel › g10358697The 20 Most Sacred Places On The Planet - Places Of Worship

    Jul 25, 2017 · From Notre Dame in Paris to the Mahabodhi Tree In India, these are some of the world's most sacred places.

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