1. Jerusalem, Israel:
Previously, Jerusalem is considered the center of the world, it is the mecca of all three major religions in the world: Christians, Muslims and Jews. Therefore, this city has become a mecca of all three religions generally, with many churches, monasteries, chapels and pilgrimage every year. For Jews, Jerusalem is the city of David king of Israel had built the capital of the united kingdom of Israel and where Solomon built the first temple. Meanwhile, according to the New Testament, Jesus' was crucified on the cross in Jerusalem. And in Sunni tradition, this is the third most important city, after Mecca and Medina, because this is the stopping point in the mysterious Night Journey of Muhammad.
2. Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
Under the provisions of Islam, a layman at least once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the holy places themselves holy Mecca with his own funds and for each pilgrimage, they will have the title of Haji. Location attracts pilgrims each year is the Holy Kaba, a center of Lake Catholic Church, which was built by Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail to Ala saint worship. However, here again there is a rule that only Muslims are permitted to visit Mecca, if not will be expelled from the country.
3. Varanasi, India:
Located on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is one of the cities with the settlers, the world's oldest continuous. As for the Hindus and Jain, which was considered the most holy place. It is also closely related with Buddhism, because Buddha's first sermon after his enlightenment here. Visitors can come here to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple, dedicated place for Shiva - the third of three gods greatest gods of Hinduism. Ganges is considered holy rivers, the reincarnation of the goddess Ganga, wife of Shiva. People bathe in Varanasi considered the sacred river Ganges in the morning as a way to wash the sins away.
4. Bodh Gaya, India:
Located on the outskirts of Bodhgaya, Gaya, about 7km from the city, Bodh Gaya, also known as Bodhgaya, the holy place famous for Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at this place. Visitors to Bodh Gaya must be equal to that most sacred Tree of Enlightenment and the Mahabodhi temple architecture with impressive pyramids. Around Bodhgaya has hundreds of large and small temple with distinctive appearance under its own culture and architecture, but all geared for Buddhist worship.
5. Vatican City, Italy:
There is a separate area enclosed walled city of Rome in Italy, the Vatican is considered the center of power of the Catholic Church, can greatly affect billions of people worldwide Catholic (representing 1 / 7 world population). Visitors here can visit the holiest places of the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistina chapel. This is the place to store some paintings and famous sculptures in the world.
6. Hagia Sophia, Turkey:
In the 6th century, Hagia Sophia was built in Constantinople, former capital of the Byzantine Empire, represents the power of the Orthodox Church of the East. This used to be the largest church in the world for almost 1,000 years and is famous for architectural domes massive bowl. However, in 1453, Constantinople was occupied by Ottoman Empire and the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque. The building is a place of Islamic worship until 1935, it is the Government Republic of Turkey converted into a museum and is open to visitors.
7. Stonehenge Stone Circle, England:
One of the first religious place for the mysterious stone circle Stonehenge. Archaeologists believe it was built around 4000 to 5000 years ago. Humans are not currently able to answer who created Stonehenge and for what. Some archaeologists recently concluded that Stonehenge is the resting place of the British aristocracy in the 19th century BC, and is also the place of cremation rites oldest in the world.
8. Harmandir Sahib Temple, India:
Built in the 17th century, the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. The fifth Sikh Guru had built Harmandir Sahib is the destination of the spiritual world for all people of all different walks of life. In the 19th century, the temple is covered with yellow roof, creating beauty as flashy now, so it has the name of the Golden Temple. Travellers who ever set foot here will not forget the architecture
9. Bahá'í Gardens, Israel:
When it comes to architecture famous churches in the world to include Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, an indispensable symbol of the magnificence of Paris. This is one of the first Christian church represents the architectural style of the French Gothique. Construction was started from 1163 but it took two centuries, this great new building is completed. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is under construction arc column outside, the large stained glass windows beautiful, and is decorated with stone sculptures impressive. Moreover, this unique architecture attracts millions of annual tourists also because it went to French literature through the works of the famous "Hunchback old Catholic Church" the great writer Victor Hugo.
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