The most impressive sacred sites on earth

Whether you’re spiritual or not, some religious places fill you with a sense of peace and quite, and often awe. Religious sites are built to impress, so most of the time they are large, ornate or plain…shiny. Pilgrims make long journeys every year to these sites, and while they go in order to benefit from the spiritual powers of the place, and simple visitors come so that they can marvel at the beauty of these places.

Sacred places reflect a people’s values and beliefs, so if you are off on a trip with the goal of getting to know the culture of a place, visiting a sacred site or two is a must. So to start, here are the most impressive sacred places on earth. …