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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Top Religious Attractions in the World

Religious attractions such as churches, cemeteries, and old temples are some of the best places to go to when you are celebrating your special moments with someone during a trip to Europe or anywhere in the world. There are some places that are very warm and cozy, however, there are some things that are not quite interesting unlike what others can give.

So we gather some sample religious attractions in the world, for you to see. Read on:


St Peter's Basilica, Rome
This is the best place to start with all the mesmerising St Peter’s Basilica, it is in the heart of the Vatican city and one of the top most church that is frequented in the whole world. It is one of the many old churches that is used for certain Papal activities. It is said that the St Peter church has the largest and the most beautiful interior in the whole population of the Christian church in the world. While there are some paintings that were made specially the dome; it has permeated some old tradition and historical evidence, it is believed that St Peter’s tomb is lying directly under the altar, and the Basilica has always been one of Rome’s most cherished attractions.

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
One of the best mosque in Istanbul at the moment, and it is known as the Blue Mosque. Some of the worshippers here are believers of Hindu religion and there are ceramics and monuments that are also a recurrent feature of traditional Hindu worship. It is made up of terracotta temples and the entire shrines constructed out of the clay-based engravings that have held firm for some 400 years ago.

Dohány Street Synagogue, Budapest
This is one of the best Jewish attractions in Budapest. It is the Dohany Street Synagogue also known as the Great Synagogue. One of the largest synagogue in Eurasia and second only to New York’s Temple Emanu-El on the global stage. Although the history of this synagogue reflects a sad experience and years from the Nazi occupation in Budapest, it is by far the best place for the jewish believers.

Grand Palace Bangkok
Temples are a remarkable sight. They are a sight to contemplate to, in how old it is til the monks created it. It is the haven for tourists especially the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The dazzling figurine that is clothed in gold in which the legend tells that it was made to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Buddha attaining Nirvana.

The Western Wall, Jerusalem
Known as the Wailing wall, and from Muslims to Jews, the Western Wall has been going back and forth to the other hands and the country is now under the Israeli’s control. Barack Obama and Pope John Paul II are among the dignitaries who have taken part in the famous tradition of cramming written prayers into the cracks of the wall – with a million such notes being deposited every year.

Sanctuary of Apollo, Greece
This is an archaeological site with modern town in Greece on the south western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. It is known to be the site of the Delphic oracle, which is the most important oracle in the classical Greek world. The ruins of the temple of Delphi is still visible today even dated from the 4th century BC. It was built and erected on the remains of an earlier temple, which was from 6th century BC.

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