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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Gua Maria Kerep Ambarawa

Panjang, Ambarawa, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Christianity

Large Marian grotto and prayer grounds at Ambarawa drawing Catholic pilgrims from across Indonesia.

Virgin Mary

Gedong Songo Temple Complex

Candi, Bandungan, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Hinduism

Mountain temple ensemble on the slopes of Mount Ungaran with surviving early Hindu sanctuaries.