World’s Most Visited Religious Places: There are innumerable holy places in the world which attract pilgrims and tourists. These religious places are not only famous for spirituality but also for their breathtaking architecture. In this article we will tell you about the most visited religious places in the world where millions of people have come to pay obeisance.
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Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Vatican City
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Jerusalem, Israel
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Varanasi, India
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
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Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
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Bodhgaya, India
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Mecca is a religious place in Saudi Arabia. Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, houses the Masjid al-Haram, which surrounds the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site. Every year, lakhs of Muslims come here for Hajj.
Vatican City
Vatican City is a country located in the continent of Europe, which is inside the Italian city of Rome. Lakhs of tourists from all over the world have come here to visit. To visit here, there are Vatican Gardens, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Apostolic Library, Vatican Museum, Raphael Room and St. Peter’s Square. Which is very famous among tourists for its beauty.
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is a holy city of all three religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The most famous places to visit here are The Israel Museum, Yad Bhasim, Nobel Sanctuary, Quwwat Al Saqara, Musala Marwan, Solomon Temple, Western Wall, David’s Dome. There is an ancient Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Every day thousands of people come to this holy place to pray.
Varanasi, India
Varanasi is a major city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is known by many names, such as Banaras and Kashi. It is an ancient city known for all religions. This year most people had gone here to visit. Talking about the specialty of Varanasi, Aarti is performed here in the morning and evening on the banks of river Ganga. In which thousands of people participate.
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Amritsar is one of the most visited religious places in the world. The Golden Temple here is also known as Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara. It is one of the major cities of Punjab. People of all religions can come to the Golden Temple. Let us tell you that this temple is the most sacred place of Sikh religion. Thousands of people go here every day.
Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
This year, most tourists have come to visit Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. There is Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia which is the largest Hindu temple in the world. This huge grand temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple was built by King Suryavarma II of Kambuj in the 12th century. Most of the people have come here for darshan
Bodhgaya, India
Bodhgaya is the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which is famous all over the world. Most people have come to visit Bodh Gaya this year. Let it be known that Bodh Gaya is an ancient city located in Gaya district of Bihar. It is believed that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment here in around 531 BC.