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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Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Islam

Johor Bahru’s earliest major mosque and one of the state’s foremost historic religious landmarks.

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

One of Johor Bahru’s oldest surviving religious buildings and a historic symbol of unity among the city’s Chinese communities.

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Hinduism

Historic Johor Bahru Hindu shrine internationally known for its glass-mosaic interior and Malaysia Book of Records recognition.

Kaliamman