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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.

Xiem Can Pagoda

Bạc Liêu, Cà Mau, Vietnam Buddhism

A monumental Khmer Theravada pagoda recognised for its elaborate traditional decoration.

Som Rong Pagoda

Sóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam Buddhism

A striking contemporary Khmer Theravada pilgrimage and tourism destination.

Quan Am Phat Dai

Bạc Liêu, Cà Mau, Vietnam Buddhism

A major coastal Avalokiteshvara pilgrimage site of the former Bạc Liêu province.

Avalokiteshvara / Quan Âm

Ong Met Pagoda

Trà Vinh, Vĩnh Long, Vietnam Buddhism

A historically important Khmer Theravada religious complex with national relic recognition.

Doi (Bat) Pagoda

Sóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam Buddhism

A major Khmer Theravada pagoda known for its distinctive architecture and resident bats.

Khleang Pagoda

Sóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam Buddhism

An historic Khmer Buddhist temple noted for traditional religious architecture.

Chen Kieu Pagoda

Sóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam Buddhism

A recognised Khmer pagoda noted for its decorative use of ceramic pieces.

Tay An Pagoda

Núi Sam, Châu Đốc, Châu Đốc, An Giang, Vietnam Buddhism

A celebrated Buddhist temple at the foot of Sam Mountain with distinctive architectural influences.