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.

Kampung Laut Mosque

Kampung Laut, Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia Islam

Historic Kelantan timber mosque with deep regional heritage significance and a documented relocation-and-return history.

Wat Mai Suwankhiri

Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia Buddhism

Famous Kelantan Buddhist landmark commonly known as the Dragonboat Temple.

Wat Machimmaram

Kampung Bunuhan, Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia Buddhism

Major Tumpat Buddhist pilgrimage temple known for its monumental seated Buddha.

Wat Photivihan

Kampung Jambu, Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia Buddhism

One of Kelantan’s best-known Buddhist temples, centred on a monumental reclining Buddha image.