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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Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aires

Viana do Alentejo, Évora District, Portugal Christianity

An Alentejo Marian sanctuary built from 1743 to 1804, renowned for its ex-voto collection and continuing pilgrimage traditions.

Our Lady of Pity