Random Selection of Sacred Sites
Below is a dozen random sacred sites and religious places from our database - a great way to discover new and interesting places! Click on a thumbnail for more information and photos, or refresh your browser for another selection.
Rome, Lazio, ItalyFor Roman Catholics, St. Peter's is the most sacred site after the Holy Land. It centers around the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle and is one of the largest churches in the world.
Seville, Andalusia, SpainBuilt over the square site of a mosque, this is the largest Gothic building in the world. It is an impressive architectural expression of post-Reconquest confidence.
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyCommissioned by Charlemagne in 786 AD, Aachen's cathedral is the oldest in Northern Europe and contains several holy relics.
Saqqara, EgyptBuilt for a pharaoh's vizier c.2200 BC, the Mastaba (flat-topped tomb) of Mereruka has 32 rooms and featured detailed decoration inside.
TibetFounded in the 8th century, Samye Monastery was the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet. It is designed like a mandala, with the central temple symbolizing Mount Meru, center of the universe.
San Francisco, California, USACompleted in 1964 in a neo-Gothic style, this active Episcopal cathedral contains fine stained glass windows, two labyrinths, and other notable modern artworks.
Baltimore, Maryland, USAThere are many "First Unitarian Churches" in the United States, but the one in Baltimore really deserves the name. It was here in 1819 that Unitarianism was first defined as a denomination.
Brussels, BelgiumOfficially named the Basilique Sacré-Coeur, this huge Art Deco basilica is the fifth-largest church in the world. It was begun in 1905 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence.
Oberndorf, AustriaThe Stille Nacht Kapelle in the village of Oberndorf marks the place where the beloved Christmas carol "Silent Night" was heard for the first time on Christmas Eve 1818.
Salzburg, AustriaHailed by some as the most perfect Renaissance building in the Germanic countries, Salzburg's cathedral has a marble facade, twin symmetrical towers and the font in which Mozart was baptized.
Paestum, Campania, ItalyThe Paestum Archaeological Site in southern Italy is home to three Doric Greek temples - the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Hera and Temple of Ceres - and many other ancient ruins.
Chiapas, MexicoWidely considered the most atmospheric and magical of the Mayan sites, Palenque was at its peak from 600 to 700 AD. It is famed for its unique and impressive architecture and royal history.
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