A holy place is a place set apart for religious rites. A mosque, Shrine, Church, Temple, House of worship, are different holy places. Typically, it’s the one where religious pilgrimage present. It’s a trip to search of oneself. What if the place is the most beautiful, clean and nature surround it. It will be a heaven of the Earth. So if you want to know more about top beautiful holy places completely go through the article. The article list the world’s top 10 most beautiful holy places for you.
#1 Lumbini, Nepal
At number one place, in search of inner peace, is the most beautiful Lumbini. It is a Buddhist Pilgrimage site. Lumbini is in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. At around 566 BCE, Siddhartha Gautam was born here. The Holy Site of Lumbini has Monasteries only. There are no shops, hotels or restaurants. 45% of the area is cover by beautiful forest and natural park. This adds beauty to the holy place of Buddha. Exploring the region with the footsteps gives beautiful experiences forever. The site is the top most holy sites of the world.
#2 Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The beautiful desert Valley of the world is Mecca. It is Islam’s Holiest City. The Holy place is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Every Muslim in the world aim to visit the place at least once in life. The small cubical building is the Kaaba. It is a place towards which Muslims turn in prayer. Only Muslims are allowed at the place. There are millions of people coming all around the world for the prayer. Mecca has to expand its infrastructure. The newer and Modern structures. But the purity and holiness of the place is still maintained.
#3 Western Wall, Israel
The Western Wall, also known as the “Wailing Wall” or the “Kotel”. It is the most religious site in the world for the Jewish people. The pilgrimage site is in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the last remaining outer wall of the ancient Jewish temple. Prayers and hopes are written on the wall. It is said to have the “ear of God”. In spite of its religious value, it has architectural importance too. The sunrise and sunset views adds beauty to the place. Thus making it as one of the most beautiful holy place in the world.
#4 Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in the World. Though smallest in area and population, it’s the place of great importance. It is one of the most sacred places in Christendom. Vatican is the holy city for Catholics. The place is special for the site of the tomb of the Saint Peter. The world’s largest church is the St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican City is the home to the See o Rome (Pope). It is an important archaeological site of the Roman world. The Vatican is also one of the major cultural reference of arts in the world. The holy place is worth visiting for its beauty, and religious value.
#5 Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Golden Temple is one of the most sacred Pilgrim spots for Sikhs. It is famous for its full golden dome. The two-story structure is plate with 24-karat gold. Its dome, doors and walls are glittering. The place has the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, in it. Sikhs consider this holy book to be the “last guru”. The holy place is Calming and Peaceful, even it is full of pilgrims. The sacred aura of the temple is feeling all around. This makes the Golden Temple among one of the top most beautiful place of the world.
#6 Bethlehem, Palestine
Another beautiful holy place in the world is the Bethlehem. It is a city in Palestine, about 10 kilometer south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem is holy for Muslims as well as Christians. For Muslims, Jesus is a major prophet. The place has a beautiful Church of the Nativity. Jesus Christ was born there. Because of Christians Emigration, Bethlehem now has a Muslim Majority. The Mosque of Omar is a prominent landmark. The city’s economy is base on tourist. The place holiness and Beauty is increase during Christmas celebration.
#7 Badrinath, India
One of the most beautiful holy place and pilgrimage site of the world is the Badrinath. It is a Hindu holy place in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It gets the name from the Badrinath Temple. Furthermore, it is one of the four sites in India’s Char Dham pilgrimage. The holy place is in the Beautiful Himalayas mountain ranges. The temple is a place sacred to the Hindu God Vishnu. The place is the holy place in Jainism as well. From the Badrinath several Jain Muni got Moksha by doing Tapsya. The architecture of temple is with bright paint. This looks very beautiful with white Himalayan background.
#8 Sensoji temple, Tokyo
Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and beautiful temple. Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. (the goddess of mercy) At this holy place, the visits first enter through the Kaminarimon. There is a shopping street of over 200 meters. Throughout the year, various events are held at temple place. During the festival, the holy area of Sensoji is beautiful decorated. Sensoji is a must-see place during your trip to Japan.
#9 Notre-Dame De, Paris
At Paris, Notre-Dame de, is a medieval Catholic cathedral. It is one of the top beautiful holy place in the world. The cathedral, dedicate to the Virgin Mary. It is famous for the architectural work in the world. The beautiful holy structure is abundant with sculptural decoration. There are enormous and colorful rose windows. The three pipe organs and the immense church bells, adds to its musical component. It is a gigantic building with antique features. Notre-Dame Cathedral has gone through several time reconstructions. The place is excellent for prayer, natural beauty, and historic importance.
#10 Basilica De Guadalupe, Mexico
Basilica de Guadalupe is a massive Catholic Church. It serves as the country’s national shrine. It houses the famous cloak containing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The church has become one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Catholics. Mary’s message of love and compassion, is written in beautiful words of the Nahuati language. For the feast of Virgin Mary, every year millions of pilgrims visit the place. It is the most visited Marian precinct in the world.
As per the belief and religion, people worship and belief in different idol. Every year you had been or seen many people visiting to the holy places in the world. The pilgrims visit the Holy Land to touch and see physical manifestation of their faith. People gets personal connection with the beautiful pilgrimage site. Which is your top pilgrimage site? Which beautiful Holy place you would like to visit? Share your experience to one such favorite place, with the world.
