Middle East & Africa Attractions: Religious Experience
Here's a list of all attractions in Middle East & Africa tagged as 'Religious Experience' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the most impressive of Oman’s numerous fort cities. It sits on a plain in the Hajar Mountains which was once a strategic point on the ... Continue Reading »
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 »
Giza Pyramids
The sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza still live up to more than 4,000 years of hype. Their extraordinary shape, geometry ... 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 »
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 »
Haifa
Haifa (חֵיפָה), the third largest city in Israel, is a very modern city with many different attractions. In addition to religious destinations, there are many ... 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 »
El Mu'ayyad Mosque
The red-and-white-striped Mosque of al-Mu'ayyad (the Red Mosque), built on the site where its patron Mamluk Sultan al-Mu'ayyad had earlier been imprisoned, ... 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 »
Nazareth
Located in northern Israel, Nazareth is the largest Arab city in the country, but enjoys a diverse population of about 60,000 people. Best known for its ... 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 »
Qena
Qena provides visitors to modern-day Egypt with a glimpse into the far-distant past. The ancient city was formerly known as Cainepolis, and also boasts ... Continue Reading »
Madaba
Like a number of sites in the region, Madaba was mentioned in the Bible. It subsequently became a Roman provincial town and had its apogee under the ... Continue Reading »
City of the Dead (Qarafa)
Qarafa, or The City of the Dead, is two 4 mile (6 km) long cemeteries - a north and south cemetery - dating from Mamluk times (1200s - 1500s) and is still in ... 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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