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And it all comes down to this.<\/p>\n
After ten weeks of exploration through some of the world\u2019s most significant religious destinations, Patheos is at last unveiling the Top 10 Most Holy Places on Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Throughout this journey, the project has illuminated sites of\u00a0 importance to major global religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Please find below the locations that made the Top 10, presented in no particular order.<\/p>\n
To see where each site ranked in the Top 10 start here, <\/a>\u00a0check out the top three<\/a>, or embark on a longer journey and start at #100 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
River Ganges:<\/strong><\/a> Revered in India and Bangladesh, this river holds a central place in Hinduism.<\/p>\n
Mahabodhi Temple:<\/strong><\/a> Found in India\u2019s Gaya District, this temple carries primary importance for Buddhists, including traditional claims it is where Sidhartha Gautama\u2014the Buddha\u2014achieved enlightenment.<\/p>\n
Temple Mount, including the Dome of the Rock<\/a>:<\/strong> Temple Mount encapsulates historical and spiritual significance for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The Dome of the Rock, perched atop Temple Mount, draws approximately 5 million visitors annually, connecting them with their faith and one another.<\/p>\n
Great Mosque of Mecca:<\/strong><\/a> Reserved exclusively for Muslims, this structure in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, welcomes over 15 million visitors annually.<\/p>\n
The Mount of Olives:<\/strong> <\/a>Located in Jerusalem, Israel, this ridge is considered sacred in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.<\/p>\n
Mount Sinai:<\/strong><\/a> Situated in Egypt\u2019s Sinai Peninsula, this site holds significance across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.<\/p>\n
Sri Harmandir Sahib \u2013 The Golden Temple<\/a>:<\/strong> Located in Amritsar, India, this temple holds profound importance within Sikhism. Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others also visit the temple every year.<\/p>\n
Church of the Holy Sepulchre:<\/strong><\/a> Situated in Jerusalem, this church holds significance for multiple Christian denominations.<\/p>\n
Sistine Chapel:<\/strong><\/a> Nestled in Vatican City, Italy, this site bears importance in Roman Catholicism.<\/p>\n
The Western Wall:<\/strong><\/a> Situated in Jerusalem, Israel, this site, serving as an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, also holds significance in Christianity.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
And it all comes down to this. After ten weeks of exploration through some of the world\u2019s most significant religious destinations, Patheos is at last unveiling the Top 10 Most Holy Places on Earth. Throughout this journey, the project has illuminated sites of\u00a0 importance to major global religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. 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