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.

Lim Ko Niao Shrine

Anoru, Pattani, Mueang Pattani, Thailand

A major Pattani Chinese shrine devoted to Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao and known for its annual procession and cross-community pilgrimage tradition.

Lim Ko Niao (Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao)

Krue Se Mosque

Pattani, Mueang Pattani, Thailand Islam

A nationally known historic brick mosque in Pattani whose unfinished dome and local legends are central to regional heritage memory.

Pattani Central Mosque

Anoru, Pattani, Mueang Pattani, Thailand Islam

Pattani’s principal mosque and one of southern Thailand’s most prominent Islamic sacred landmarks.