Famous religious places in the world

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From Notre Dame in Paris to the Mahabodhi Tree In India, these are some of the world's most wondrous sites.

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The world is so full of eye-opening places of worship. Take a look at 20 of the most sacred places on the planet.

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Batu Caves In Malaysia

North of Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are comprised of limestone caves filled with unbelievable Hindu shrines.

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Duomo di Milano In Italy

The Milan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Mary of the Nativity and is the seat of the Archbishop of Mila.

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Boudhanath In Nepal

Tibetan Buddhists from around the world come to this place of pilgrimage, which is one of the largest stupas that exists today.

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Church of St. George, Lalibela, Ethiopia

One of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches in the city of Lalibela, the Church of St. George is a historic and religious destination that was carved from volcanic tuff in the late 12th to early 13th century.

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Sultan Ahmed Mosque In Turkey

Known as the Blue Mosque, this iconic place of worship was constructed in 1609 and contains Ahmed I's tomb.

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Koutoubia Mosque In Morocco

The largest mosque in Marrakesh, the Koutoubia Mosque was built between 1184 and 1199 under the reign of the Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur.

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Notre Dame Cathedral In France

An emblem of Paris, Notre Dame is the most-visited tourist attraction in France. It was built in 1345 and still functions as a place of worship.

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Meenakshi Amman Temple In India

This ornate Hindu temple is located in the temple city of Madurai, and is dedicated to Parvati and Shiva.

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La Sagrada Família In Spain

Designed by Gaudi, this minor basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its religious and architectural significance in Barcelona and across the world.

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Saint Basil's Cathedral In Russia

Although it is now a museum, Saint Basil's Cathedral is an iconic structure believed to represent the Heavenly City.

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Mahabodhi Tree In India

This UNESCO World Heritage Site marks where the Buddha is said to have found enlightenment after three nights of meditating under a bodhi tree.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral In New York

One of the most prominent New York City landmarks, St. Patrick's Cathedral is a Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic church.

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Church of Mary Magdalene In Israel

This Russian Orthodox church was completed in 1888 and is located in the Mount of Olives.

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El Ghriba Synagogue In Tunisia

The site of this synagogue dates back to 586 B.C.E., although the current structure was raised in the 20th century.

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Gergeti Trinity Church In Georgia

On an isolated hilltop, the Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century and today, is an active Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic church.

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Muhammad Ali Mosque In Egypt

Built between 1830 and 1848, the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha is located in Cairo.

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Great Mosque Of Mecca In Saudi Arabia

This is the largest mosque in the world, surrounding the Kaaba, which is Islam's holiest place.

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Spanish Synagogue In Czech Republic

This Moorish-style synagogue is known to be one of the most beautiful places of worship in Europe, inside featuring remarkable floor-to-ceiling geometric carvings.

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Basilica of San Vitale In Italy

A church in Ravenna, this is one of the most significant examples of early Christian Byzantine architecture in the world.

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Glastonbury Tor In England

This site is less about the structure, and more about the hill it sits on, which is believed to be an entrance to the Lord of the Underworld by some ancient Celtic civilizations. Pagans, however, used it as a place to celebrate the Goddess.

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