The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari

Bari, Apulia, Italy Christianity

A major international pilgrimage basilica housing relics venerated as those of Saint Nicholas of Myra.

Saint Nicholas of Myra

Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel, Monte Sant’Angelo

Monte Sant'Angelo, Foggia, Apulia, Italy Christianity

One of Europe's oldest and most important shrines to Saint Michael, centered on a sacred cave on the Gargano.

Saint Michael the Archangel

Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Apulia, Italy Christianity

One of Italy's largest contemporary pilgrimage centers, associated with the life, ministry and tomb of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina