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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Great Pyramid of Cholula Archaeological Zone

Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

A vast layered ceremonial pyramid complex that formed the sacred center of ancient Cholula.

Tlaloc

Former Convent of San Miguel Arcángel, Huejotzingo

Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico Christianity

One of New Spain's earliest Franciscan foundations and a major component of the Popocatépetl monasteries World Heritage property.

Saint Michael the Archangel

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies at Cholula

San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico Christianity

A landmark Marian sanctuary built on the summit of the Great Pyramid of Cholula.

Our Lady of Remedies

Puebla Cathedral

Centro Histórico, Puebla, Mexico Christianity

The monumental Catholic cathedral at the heart of Puebla's UNESCO-listed historic center.