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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Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.

Candi Bukit Batu Pahat

Bujang Valley, Merbok, Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia Hinduism

The largest and most significant temple site identified by Tourism Malaysia within the Bujang Valley archaeological complex.

Shiva

Zahir Mosque

Alor Setar, Kota Setar, Kedah, Malaysia Islam

Historic state mosque of Kedah and one of Alor Setar’s defining religious landmarks.