Holy Sites for Salvation

The holiest site in Islam, home of the Kaaba, and the destination for Hajj pilgrimage.

The spiritual center of Roman Catholicism and home of the Pope.

Sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — the most contested holy site on Earth.

The holiest city in Hinduism, where the Ganges River purifies the soul.

The site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

Where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Sacred to four religions, considered the center of the universe.

Built over the cave where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, perched high in the Himalayas.

A sacred Char Dham site where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed before crossing to Lanka.

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of the Bagmati River.

A sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists at 3,800 meters in the Himalayas.

The sacred mountain where pilgrims gather for the most important day of Hajj.

A vast tent city where millions of Hajj pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil.

The most sacred Islamic cemetery, containing the graves of the Prophet's family and companions.

The underground burial chambers beneath St. Peter's Basilica, final resting place of numerous popes.

The marble steps believed to have been climbed by Jesus at Pontius Pilate's palace, ascended on the knees by pilgrims.

The 'Sistine Chapel of Mexico,' adorned with stunning folk baroque murals.

A grand colonial cathedral built on the foundations of an Inca palace in the heart of Cusco.

The most iconic temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The oldest parish church in North America and the first church elevated to basilica status in the Americas.

The royal necropolis where pharaohs were buried for 500 years, including Tutankhamun.

The cult center of Osiris, god of the afterlife, where pharaohs sought eternal life.

A sacred mountain overlooking Jerusalem, central to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic prophecy.

The third holiest mosque in Islam, where Prophet Muhammad led all prophets in prayer.

The iconic golden-domed shrine over the rock from which Muhammad ascended to heaven.

The Ethiopian and Coptic chapels within Christianity's holiest site, accessed via the Palestinian quarter.

The tomb of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam and fourth Caliph, in Najaf.

The shrine of Imam Husayn in Karbala, site of the pivotal Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

The UNESCO-recognized site on the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

The mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, often called the oldest cathedral in the world.

The monastery where St. Gregory was imprisoned, with stunning views of Mount Ararat.

The most sacred place in Georgia, believed to house Christ's robe and a pillar of faith.