Sanctuary Name Location Country Religious Affiliation Significance Established Year Visitors Per Year Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexico City Mexico Catholic Apparition of Mary 1531 20000000 Mecca Mecca Saudi Arabia Islam Hajj pilgrimage 7th century 20000000 Vatican City Vatican City Vatican City Catholic Papal authority and tombs of Apostles 4th century 60000000 Jerusalem Jerusalem Israel Judaism, Christianity, Islam Holy city for three major religions 2000 BCE 30000000 Fatima Sanctuary Fatima Portugal Catholic Apparition of Mary 1917 6000000 Temple Mount Jerusalem Israel Judaism, Islam Sacred site ~1000 BCE 2000000 Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela Spain Catholic Tomb of St. James 9th century 3000000 St. Peter's Basilica Vatican City Vatican City Catholic Tomb of St. Peter 1666 30000000 Meenakshi Temple Madurai India Hindu Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi ~2500 years ago 2000000 Bodh Gaya Temple Bodh Gaya India Buddhism Place of Buddha's enlightenment 5th century 2000000 Golden Temple Amritsar India Sikh Spiritual center for Sikhs 16th century 30000000 Shrines of Shia Imams Kadhimayn Iraq Islam Tombs of Imams 9th century 10000000 Mount Sinai Sinai Peninsula Egypt Judaism, Christianity Biblical significance ~2500 BCE 500000 Chichen Itza Yucatan Mexico Mayan religion Ancient pilgrimage site 600 CE 4000000 Nidaros Cathedral Trondheim Norway Christianity Tomb of St. Olav 11th century 300000 Chartres Cathedral Chartres France Christianity Site of Marian pilgrimage 12th century 600000 Clonmacnoise County Offaly Ireland Christianity Early Christian settlement 548 AD 200000 Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon Myanmar Buddhism Focal point of Buddhist pilgrimage 2500 years ago 1600000 Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado USA Spiritual place for Native American tribes 1915 4000000 St. James' Way Multiple Locations Spain Catholic Pilgrimage route to Santiago 9th century 2500000 Mysore Palace Mysore India Hindu Royal family temple and pilgrimage 14th century 3000000 Wailing Wall Jerusalem Israel Judaism Remnant of the Second Temple 586 BCE 10000000 Holy Mount Athos Mount Athos Greece Orthodox Christianity Monastic retreat 10th century 3000 Namche Bazaar Khumbu Nepal Buddhism Gateway to Everest, spiritual significance 100000 Lourdes Lourdes France Catholic Apparition of Mary 1858 6000000 Haridwar Ganga Aarti Haridwar India Hindu Sacred city on Ganges 2500 years ago 5000000 Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok Thailand Buddhism Temple of the Emerald Buddha 18th century 5000000 Tirupati Balaji Temple Tirupati India Hindu One of the richest temples 9th century 30000000 Zion National Park Utah USA Spiritual significance for many 1919 4000000 Patmos Island Greece Greece Christianity Where John wrote Revelation 200000 Old City of Jerusalem Jerusalem Israel Judaism, Christianity, Islam Ancient city 50000000 India Gate New Delhi India War memorial 1931 2000000 Vishnu Temple Kanchipuram India Hindu One of the Seven Moksha Puri 500000 Chaturbhuj Temple Khajuraho India Hindu Famous carvings and architecture 950 AD 300000 Sri Lankan Tooth Temple Kandy Sri Lanka Buddhism Holds a tooth relic of Buddha 2000000 Mount Kailash Tibet China Buddhism, Hinduism Sacred mountain 100000 Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya Thailand Buddhism, Hinduism Structure representing philosophy 1981 600000 Mount Fuji Honshu Japan Shinto, Buddhism Sacred mountain 500000 St Anne de Beaupré Quebec City Canada Catholic Pilgrimage of healing 1658 700000 Fushimi Inari Taisha Kyoto Japan Shinto Famous shrine with Torii gates 711 AD 2000000 Uluru/Ayers Rock Northern Territory Australia Aboriginal Sacred site for Aboriginal peoples 300000 Vatican Gardens Vatican City Vatican City Catholic Peaceful retreat 100000 Paro Taktsang Paro Bhutan Buddhism Tiger's Nest monastery 1692 30000 The Great Wall China China Historical significance 221 BC 10000000 Hajj Camps Mina Saudi Arabia Islam Events during Hajj pilgrimage 3000000 Kumano Nachi Taisha Kumano Japan Shinto One of the Kumano Sanzan 200000 Cliffs of Moher County Clare Ireland Natural wonder with spiritual significance 1000000 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Hunan China Inspiration for Avatar film 7000000 Great Vow Temple South Korea South Korea Buddhism Important temple site 600000 Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria Germany Tourist attraction with fairy tale aesthetics 1400000 Pilgrimage Church of Wies Bavaria Germany Catholic Baroque architecture 18th century 500000 Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan Buddhism Famous Zen temple 1397 3000000 Lake Toba North Sumatra Indonesia Sacred lake with spiritual significance 200000 "Zhaolin Park,""Harbin" China Famous for its ice lantern festival 300000 Ise Grand Shrine Ise Japan Shinto Most sacred shrine in Shintoism 9000000 Mount Ararat Eastern Turkey Turkey Christianity Associated with Noah's Ark 30000 King's College Chapel Cambridge United Kingdom Christianity Icon of Gothic architecture 1446 200000 Shikoku Pilgrimage Shikoku Japan Buddhism Pilgrimage to 88 temples 250000 Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo Japan Shinto Controversial shrine honoring war dead 200000 Washoku Festival Various locations Japan Celebration of traditional Japanese food 500000 "Nara Park,""Nara" Japan Famous for free-roaming deer and temples 1500000 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C. USA Catholic Largest Roman Catholic church in North America 1920 500000 Skellig Michael County Kerry Ireland Christianity Monastic site 6th century 20000 Église Saint-Sulpice Paris France Catholic Famous church with historical significance 17th century 450000 Sacred City of Anuradhapura Anuradhapura Sri Lanka Buddhism Ancient capital with many stupas 1000000 St. Mary's Cathedral Sydney Australia Catholic Mother church of the Archdiocese of Sydney 1821 500000 The Grand Mosque of Paris Paris France Islam Important mosque with cultural significance 1926 400000 Kinkaku-ji Kyoto Japan Buddhism The Golden Pavilion 1397 2000000 Sagrada Familia Barcelona Spain Catholic Famous basilica by Antoni Gaudí 1882 4500000 St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Austria Catholic Symbol of Vienna, Gothic architecture 1365 500000 Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro Brazil Christianity Iconic statue overlooking the city 1931 2000000 Church of the Nativity Bethlehem Palestine Christianity Birthplace of Jesus 339 AD 1000000 Machu Picchu Cuzco Region Peru Inca religion Ancient Incan site 15th century 1.5 million Holy Trinity Monastery Meteora Greece Orthodox Christianity 14th century 500000 "Trinity Church,""New York City" USA Christianity Historic church in Manhattan 1846 250000 Kaziranga National Park Assam India UNESCO World Heritage site, spiritual refuge 300000 Inside the Old Stone Church Rockport USA Historic site 1795 1000 St. Nicholas Church Karlskrona Sweden Christianity Cultural significance, historic church 200000 Chaco Culture National Historical Park New Mexico USA Ancient Native American site 100000 Istanbul Cisterns Istanbul Turkey Historic underground water system 1000 Westminster Abbey London United Kingdom Christianity Crowning place of English monarchs 1066 1000000 Great Synagogue Budapest Hungary Judaism Largest synagogue in Europe 1859 300000 Helsinki Cathedral Helsinki Finland Christianity Iconic church of the city 1852 700000 Palace of Versailles Versailles France Symbol of French monarchy 17th century 5000000 St. Cecilia's Cathedral Omaha USA Catholic Prominent cathedral 1905 100000 Cardiff Castle Cardiff Wales Historical landmark with spiritual significance ~1081 300000 Bayonne Cathedral Bayonne France Catholic Historic cathedral 13th century 500000 Rhodes Old Town Rhodes Greece Historic medieval city 500000 Niigata Prefectural Museum of History Niigata Japan Cultural heritage significance 100000 Glendalough Monastic Site County Wicklow Ireland Christianity Early Christian settlement 6th century 200000 Uppatasanti Pagoda Naypyidaw Myanmar Buddhism Replicated the Shwedagon Pagoda 2009 300000 Mount Athos Greece Greece Orthodox Christianity Spiritual retreat 10th century 1200 Auschwitz-Birkenau Oświęcim Poland Former concentration camp memorial 1940s 2000000 Frogner Park Oslo Norway Famous for sculptures and park design 1500000 Negev Desert Israel Spiritual significance for many cultures 50000 Eski Mosque Bursa Turkey Islam Historic mosque in an ancient city 14th century 200000 Mount Nebo Jordan Christianity Biblical significance 50000 Holy Mountain of Athos Mount Athos Greece Orthodox Christianity Monastic community 10000 Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo Tokyo Japan Cultural symbol of Japan 2000000 St. Anne's Church Acre Israel Christianity Historic church site 12th century 10000 Historic Jewish Quarter Prague Czech Republic Judaism Cultural and spiritual significance 1000000 Positano Amalfi Coast Italy Mediterranean village with spiritual allure 300000 Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi India Hindu Historic temple with remarkable architecture 100000 Plaza de España Seville Spain Architectural landmark with beauty 1929 700000 St. Laurent's Basilica Montréal Canada Catholic Beautiful basilica 1897 300000 Old North Church Boston USA Christianity Historic church related to the American Revolution 1723 200000 Irazu Volcano Cartago Costa Rica Sacred site for indigenous people 15000 Takayama Festival Takayama Japan Traditional festival with spiritual elements 300000 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Japan Memorial to atomic bombing 8000000 Keeneland Race Course Lexington USA Historic horse racing venue 200000 Etchmiadzin Cathedral Vagharshapat Armenia Armenian Apostolic Church 301 AD 200000 Basilica di San Marco Venice Italy Catholic St. Mark's Basilica 11th century 4000000 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Santiago de Compostela Spain Christianity Final destination of the Camino 1211 2000000 Mount Arafat Saudi Arabia Islam Significant for Hajj 2000000 Nashville Parthenon Nashville USA Full-scale replica of the Parthenon 1897 300000 St. John's Co-Cathedral Valletta Malta Catholic Baroque architecture and art 1577 150000 Alhambra Granada Spain Islamic architecture Moorish palace 13th century 3000000 Sanctuary of Our Lady of La Leche St. Augustine USA Catholic Cultural significance 1600s 200000 Capitol Reef National Park Utah USA Natural beauty with spiritual meaning 1971 500000 Lincoln Cathedral Lincoln United Kingdom Christianity Historical and architectural significance 1092 250000 Santa Maria della Salute Venice Italy Catholic Iconic church 1631 2000000 Stonehenge Wiltshire United Kingdom Pagan Prehistoric monument 3000 BC 1000000 Muir Woods National Monument California USA Ancient redwood forest 1908 650000 Sue St. Gallen Monastery Switzerland Christianity Historic abbey 8th century 100000 Chichen Itzá Yucatán Mexico Mayan religion Important ancient ruin 1500000 Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France Catholic Iconic cathedral 1345 13000000 Arapahoe Glacier Colorado USA Scenic beauty and hiking 200000 Bryce Canyon National Park Utah USA Unique geology with spiritual significance 1928 500000 Peace Park Hiroshima Japan Memorial for peace and healing 1000000 Borobudur Temple Magelang Indonesia Buddhism Ancient temple complex ~800 AD 800000 Iguazu Falls Argentina/Brazil Argentina/Brazil Natural wonder with spiritual allure 2000000 Borobudur Yogyakarta Indonesia Buddhism Largest Buddhist temple 9th century 700000 Senso-ji Temple Asakusa Japan Buddhism Tokyo's oldest temple 628 AD 3000000 Temple of Heaven Beijing China Taoism Imperial temple complex 1420 800000 Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela Spain Catholic Traditional pilgrimage destination 1211 2000000 Lake Baikal Siberia Russia World's deepest freshwater lake 500000 Catacombs of Paris Paris France Historical burial site 1774 500000 Li River Guilin China Scenic river with cultural significance 1000000 Scott Monument Edinburgh Scotland Tribute to Sir Walter Scott 1846 200000 Pantheon Rome Italy Ancient Roman temple 126 AD 2500000 Hallstatt Austria Historic village with natural beauty 2000000 Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis St. Louis USA Catholic Famous for mosaics 1914 600000 National Gallery London United Kingdom Cultural significance 1824 6000000 Glastonbury Abbey Glastonbury United Kingdom Christianity Historical site associated with King Arthur 7th century 100000 Petra Jordan Ancient city with architectural wonders 500000 St. Mary's Church Gdańsk Poland Christianity Gothic architecture 1343 100000 National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche St. Augustine USA Catholic Historic pilgrimage site 1600s 200000 Tours Cathedral Tours France Catholic Historic cathedral 5th century 500000 Sinai Monastery Sinai Peninsula Egypt Christianity Historic Christian site 6th century 50000 Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Cape Town South Africa Tourist and cultural significance 2000000 Siberian Taiga Siberia Russia Natural beauty and sacred indigenous sites 10000 Skogskyrkogården Stockholm Sweden Christianity Cemetery, spiritual space 1940 100000 Rockefeller Center New York City USA Cultural and architectural significance 1939 800000 Château de Chambord Loir-et-Cher France Historic renaissance castle 1547 500000 Mont Saint-Michel Normandy France Historic abbey and island 8th century 4000000 Fortress of Louisbourg Nova Scotia Canada Historic French colonial site 18th century 600000 Palace of the Popes Avignon France Historic seat of the papacy 14th century 200000 Shree Jagannath Temple Puri India Hindu One of the four dhams 12th century 5000000 Temple of Heaven Beijing China Taoism Imperial ceremonial site 1420 800000 Basilica of San Francesco Assisi Italy Catholic Tomb of St. Francis 1228 1300000 Giza Pyramids Giza Egypt Ancient Egyptian religion 2580 BC 1300000 National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche St. Augustine USA Catholic Historic pilgrimage site 1600s 300000 Holy Family Church Calcutta India Catholic Historic Catholic community 18th century 200000 Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida Aparecida Brazil Catholic Large pilgrimage site in Brazil 1955 800000 Dome of the Rock Jerusalem Israel Islam Sacred Islamic structure 691 AD 1000000 Catedral de la Habana Havana Cuba Catholic Historic cathedral 1777 600000 Fatima Sanctuary Fatima Portugal Catholic Papal visits and Marian apparitions 1917 6000000 House of Anne Frank Amsterdam Netherlands Jewish Historic house and museum 1620 1000000 Siwa Oasis Egypt Cultural and spiritual significance 20000 Santuário do Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte Braga Portugal Catholic Baroque sanctuary 18th century 300000 Passau Cathedral Passau Germany Catholic Unique baroque architecture 1680 500000 St. Peter's Basilica Rome Italy Catholic One of the largest churches in the world 1626 5000000 Fortress of Louisbourg Nova Scotia Canada Historic French colonial site 18th century 600000 Trinity College Dublin Ireland Historic university with library 1592 600000 St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore Anglican Historic Anglican church 1836 300000 Porvoo Cathedral Porvoo Finland Lutheran Historic cathedral 15th century 50000 National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche St. Augustine USA Catholic Historic pilgrimage site 1600s 300000 Notre-Dame de Reims Reims France Catholic Historic cathedral for coronations 13th century 250000 Lake District National Park Cumbria United Kingdom Natural beauty with spiritual significance 1951 500000 Mount Palomar California USA Historic astronomical site 100000 St. Pierre Cathedral Geneva Switzerland Protestant Historic Protestant church 12th century 600000 All Saints' Church Wandsworth England Anglican Historic church 1838 200000 Zion Grove Church Virginia USA Baptist Historic church 50000 St. Fatima Church Porto Portugal Catholic Cultural significance for local communities 300000 Iglesia de San Felipe Neri Rio de Janeiro Brazil Catholic Historic church 18th century 500000 Ponte di Rialto Venice Italy Iconic bridge and cultural landmark 1588 2000000 Valencia Cathedral Valencia Spain Catholic Houses the Holy Grail 13th century 500000 Golden Gate Park San Francisco USA Public park with spiritual significance 1870 1300000