The most important sacred places on the planet Bashny.Net

In recent years, religious tourism is becoming increasingly popular.
Believers becomes greater interest in religion wakes.
Religious places, very adorable, regardless of beliefs and religions that are promoted there.
People come to these places to get closer to God, to have faith or cure.

Ta Prohm




Ta Prohm - one of the temples of Angora, the temple complex dedicated to the god Vishnu in Cambodia. It was built in the late 12th century AD by King Jayavarman Khmenskoy Empire VII. Isolated and deliberately left in the jungle, like the rest of the temple complex, Ta Prohm was conquered by wildlife. This aspect attracts the most tourists - they dream of seeing an abandoned and overgrown temple of a thousand years ago.

Kaaba



Kaaba - the most important sacred place of the Islamic world. The history of this place as sacred, stretches long before the time of Prophet Muhammad. Once upon a time there was a haven of Arab statues of gods. Kaaba is located in the center of the courtyard Sacred Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Borobudur



Borobudur was discovered in the 19th century in the jungles of the island of Java, Indonesia. This sacred temple is an amazing structure including 504 Buddha statues and reliefs around 2700. Full history of this church is a mystery, until now not known exactly who built this temple, and for what purpose. It is also not known why such a magnificent temple was abandoned.

Las Lajas Sanctuary



One of the amazing beauty and important sacred places in the world - Las Lajas Sanctuary - was built just a little less than a century ago - in 1916 - on the site where according to tradition the people was the Holy Mary. A woman with her sick daughter of a deaf-mute on the shoulders went through these places. When she stopped to rest, her daughter suddenly began to speak for the first time in his life, and told about the strange visions in a cave.

This vision has become a mysterious image, the origin of which has not been established in our days after a detailed analysis. On the surface of the stone supposedly left pigment ink, even though she could vestsya deep into the stone. Despite the fact that the picture is not restored, it is very bright.

Hagia Sophia



Hagia Sophia in Istanbul - a truly amazing place, it affects everyone, even not really believers in God nor Allah. It has an enviable history of the temple, which began with the construction of a Christian church in the 4th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine I. Once it was the most important Christian church until it was eclipsed by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The church ceased to exist after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, led by Mehmet II in 1453, and settled in the building of the temple mosque. Despite the fact that to the Hagia Sophia was completed towers - minarets, all internal image of Christians were not destroyed, but only hidden under a layer of plaster.

St. Peter



St. Peter's Cathedral - one of the most amazing Catholic cathedrals in the world - is located in Vatican City. He is one of the most sacred places of Christians, and the church itself was built in the 17th century. It is not only one of the most beautiful architectural structures, but also one of the largest and most spacious. The cathedral can hold up to 60 thousand people! It is believed that under the altar is the tomb of St. Peter.

Sanctuary of Apollo



Temple of Apollo was built no less, and 3,500 years ago and still has not been forgotten. The Greeks regarded him as the "center of the world", they have come here, as well as a multitude of pilgrims from different countries in order to hear the prophecy of the Oracle of Delphi - is under a high priestess, through the mouth of which allegedly spoke with the faithful God.

Mahabodhi Temple



Mahabodhi Temple is one of the most impressive holy places in the world and the most sacred place for Buddhists. Every year it attracts thousands of Buddhist and Indian pilgrims and tourists. People believe that this is the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Luxor Temple



Luxor Temple - a surprising and magical place. It is so huge that its walls could accommodate an entire village. Built in the 14th century BC, the temple was dedicated to Amun (later Amon-Ra), the most important among all the gods of the Egyptians. At night, illuminated by hundreds of lights temple, offering tourists an unforgettable sight to see.

Notre Dame



One of the most famous cathedrals in the world and also one of the most beautiful in Paris. It was built between 1163 and 1250 years and is considered one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture. Being a witness to many historical events, the cathedral is often damaged and restored several times thoroughly. Today it is one of the symbols of France and an important tourist attraction, to see who flock to both believers and tourists.

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