Five of the Best Spiritual Sites
Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the following structures present a spiritual experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the calmness surrounding you and wander through these ideal locations.
1. Dome of the Rock, Israel
Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock - a 20-metre gilded dome atop an octagonal shrine - was built in the late 7th century and is believed to be one of the world’s oldest Islamic monuments. At the centre is the Foundation Stone, which Muslims believe is the location from which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven. The site also bears significance to the Jewish people, who believe it is where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
2. Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka
A golden-roofed temple in the sacred city of Kandy is home to Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic - a tooth allegedly taken from the Buddha on his funeral pyre. The tooth is kept in a gold casket that holds a further six caskets, reminiscent of a Russian doll. The temple buildings are simple on the outside, with white stone walls and red roofs, but magnificently detailed inside - think elaborately carved timber, ivory and inlaid lacquer.
3. Uluru, Northern Territory
One of Australia's most iconic sacred sites is Uluru in the Northern Territory. There's much to learn from Australia's Indigenous population, whose cultural tradition is characterised by a reverence for the land and nature. Uluru is a place where ancient stories from the past can be felt in the land surrounding the rock, creating a spiritual ambience. This sandstone monolith is an example of nature's beauty at it's finest.
4. Church of the Good Shepherd, New Zealand
The Church of the Good Shepherd was built to honour not only God but also the pioneers of the South Island’s Mackenzie Country. In the early 1930s, builders of the church were instructed not to disturb any of the surrounding nature -and, today, the stone-walled church continues to blend in beautifully with its Lake Tekapo location.
5. Convict Church, Australia
One of the hauntingly beautiful landmarks at Tasmania’s Port Arthur, the old Convict Church was erected by convicts in the 1830s. Religion was considered to be important to the reform process for convicts, who visited weekly until the church burnt down in 1884. The partially restored stone ruins now serve as a stunning venue for weddings and events.Start Planning
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