Almost every religion in the world recognize the journey of spirituality. In the Holy Scriptures, many places play a very important role in their belief system.
Consider some of the following religious tourist destinations, as quoted by the BBC, Friday (02/10/2012).
1. Lumbini, Nepal
Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher from India who is also the founder of Buddhism, believed born in Lumbini, Nepal, in 623 BC. Siddhartha was a prince who left his palace at the age of 29 to seek enlightenment, which makes finding Buddhism.
Lumbini into a sacred religious tourist spot since 249 BC, when the King of India, Ashoka visited here. Ashoka pillar in Lumbini Park to mark the arrival of the king here, and a dedication to the Buddha. Other sacred monuments including stone slabs birthplace of Siddhartha, Maya Devi Temple, and a Puskarni, where Sidharta bathed after he was born.
2. Vatican City
Vatican, became an independent country since 1929 although i has been home the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church since 1378. The country is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the tomb of the first pope, St. Peter, who was buried here. Other religious tourist attractions, including the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Gardens, and the Vatican Museum.
3. Wittenberg, Jerman
In 1517, Martin Luther challenged the students and scholars in the city of Wittenberg, Germany to debate about the sale of the Catholic Church 'of indulgences in exchange for safety. He made 95 posts controversial Catholicism and nailed to the door of Castle Church.
Luther was excommunicated by the Catholic Church four years later. During the Seven Years' War, most Wuttenberg destroyed, but the castle church was rebuilt in the 1800s. Inside the church there is the tomb of Luther and his two other Protestant thinkers, namely Philip Melanchthon and Frederick the Wise. Other religious tourism in Wittenberg, Luther House, Church St. Mary, where Luther was married, preached, and baptized his children.
4. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Unfortunately, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Mecca, the holy city for Muslims. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world visit Mecca to implementing Hajj.
Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, a prophet is very important for Muslims. The pilgrims will visit the Kaaba in Mecca, the most sacred building for the people.
5. Badrinath, India
Located in the Himalayas, Badrinath is a shrine to the god Vishnu, one of the important deity for Hindus. Vyas Cave, which is located outside the town of Badrinath is believed to be the place the book of the Mahabharata was written. The main center of Badrinath 'is a temple built in the 9th century by the kings Garwhal. After visiting the temple, tourists will usually clean themselves in the sacred hot springs, Surya Kund and Tapt Kund.
6. Golden Temple, India
This temple is the most important shrine for the Sikh faiths were built in the early 1600s. The temple is made with gold-plated marble base. In the temple, tourists can meet Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh clergy.
The temple is surrounded by water and the pool called Amrit Sarovar. In addition to temple, one of the most amazing here is the dining room, where every day the volunteers provide meals for 3,500 people who can not afford.
7. Palitana, India
In the holy city of Palitana, there is a hill called the hill Shatrunjaya, a place to worship for the beliefs of Jainism. Jainism is a religion that believes that no violence for living in the vicinity. Hill with a height of 591 meters has 863 marble Jain temple, making it the most important place for the people of Jainism.
8. Sri Pada, Sri Lanka
Sri mountain in Sri Lanka is a very beautiful mountain, and four different religions and beliefs are considered the peak of this mountain is a sacred place. At its peak, there is a rock formation with a different shape for each trust.
For Buddhists, it is the sole form of Buddhism, Muslims consider it a foot imprint of Adam, the Hindus believe it is the footprints of Lord Shiva, while Christians believe it is the footprint of St. Thomas.
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