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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Sacred Places

Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.

All Saints’ Cathedral, Yambio

Yambio, Western Equatoria, South Sudan Christianity

A historic Episcopal cathedral in Yambio that marked its centenary in 2025.

Ave Maria Mission

Ngboko, Western Equatoria, South Sudan Christianity

A Catholic mission and Marian shrine in Western Equatoria operated by the Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle.

Virgin Mary