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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Blenduk Church

Kota Lama, North Semarang, Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia Christianity

Historic Protestant church with a distinctive dome in Semarang’s Old Town and an important colonial-era religious landmark.

Central Java Grand Mosque

Sambirejo, Gayamsari, Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia Islam

Landmark grand mosque in Semarang with expansive courtyard umbrellas and prominent tower.

Sam Poo Kong Temple

Gedung Batu, West Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia Chinese folk religion

Major Chinese-Indonesian temple complex commemorating Admiral Zheng He and the history of Semarang’s maritime community.