Middle East & Africa Attractions: Holy Place
Here's a list of all attractions in Middle East & Africa tagged as 'Holy Place' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Via Dolorosa
The Via Dolorosa is the path within the Old City of Jerusalem that Jesus is said to have took carrying the cross to his crucifixion. Known in Catholicism as ... Continue Reading »
Jumeirah Mosque
To enter the only mosque in the UAE open to non-Muslim visitors, make your way to Jumeirah Mosque. Designed to provide a better understanding of Islam, ... Continue Reading »
Valley of the Kings
The harsh, lunar landscape of the Valley of the Kings is the resting place of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, whose remains were interred in tombs burrowed ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Karnak
The largest of Luxor’s temples, Karnak was one of the most sacred sites in ancient Egypt. It marked the ascendancy of Thebes (present day Luxor) as the ... Continue Reading »
Philae Temple
Philae was a holy island in the Nile River where the ancient Egyptians built a temple to the goddess Isis. With the projects to dam the Nile - first with the ... Continue Reading »
Luxor Temple
The enormous Luxor Temple was one of the great constructions of the New Kingdom (dating from the 14th century BC) dedicated to the god Amun. It was known as ... Continue Reading »
Mount Sinai
For many visitors to St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, the trek to the mountain's 2,285 meter (7,495 foot) summit is a highlight of ... Continue Reading »
St Catherine's Monastery
This legendary Greek Orthodox St. Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in the world. Founded in the 4th century, the monastery ... Continue Reading »
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church, which is still in use, is called the Hanging or Suspended Church as it is built on top of the Water Gate of ... Continue Reading »
Alabaster Mosque (Mohammad Ali Mosque)
The citadel of Saladin - and indeed, the Cairo skyline - is dominated by the Alabaster Mosque, or Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Modelled along classic Turkish ... Continue Reading »
St Simeon Monastery
The fortress-like 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon was first dedicated to the 4th century local saint Abba Hedra, who renounced the world on his wedding ... Continue Reading »
Dome of the Rock
As both the oldest and most famous Islamic shrine in the world, the Dome of the Rock is one of the most sought pilgrimage destinations in the world. ... Continue Reading »
Jumma Mosque
With space for up to 5,000 worshippers, the Jumma Mosque (also known as the Juma Masjid) is the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere. It is also ... Continue Reading »
King Abdullah Mosque
Stunning King Abdullah Mosque was built between 1982 and 1986 as a memorial to the late King Hussein’s Grandfather, His Majesty As-Sayyid Abdullah I, King of ... Continue Reading »
Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret
Built in the 12th century, the Koutoubia Mosque is not only the largest in Marrakech, it is also one of the most influential buildings in the Muslim world. ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Beach
- Castle
- Cemetery
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Honeymoons
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holy Place
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mosque
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Reef
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Spa
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bazaar
- Casino
- Cave
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hotel
- Lake
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Scuba Diving
- Shrine
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Synagogue
- Theme Park
- Tip - When to Go
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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