Abrahamic
Monotheistic faiths tracing their origins to the patriarch Abraham, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
About Abrahamic Sacred Sites
Abrahamic religions represent the largest group of monotheistic faiths globally. They share a common heritage tracing back to the ancient prophet Abraham and revere holy texts and prophets originating in the Middle East.
Religious Sites 101
Adam-ondi-Ahman
A sacred site in Latter-day Saint history, believed to be where Adam and Eve settled and where a future grand council will be held.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Al-Aqsa Mosque, a revered Islamic site in Jerusalem's Old City, holds immense historical and spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide.
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — also known as The Prophet's Mosque or Masjid Nabawi — the second holiest site in Islam, located in Medina and revered as the final resting place of Prophet Muhammad.
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Anchorage Alaska Temple
A sacred space for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anchorage, Alaska, currently under reconstruction to better serve the community.
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Ancient Tabernacle of Moses
The portable sanctuary of the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the wilderness.
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Apia Samoa Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Samoa, uniting families through eternal ordinances.
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Atlanta Georgia Temple
The first temple in the Southeast, a modern hilltop landmark in Sandy Springs.
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
One of Rome's four major papal basilicas, built over the tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle.
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Beit El Synagogue
A historic center for Kabbalistic study in the heart of Jerusalem, steeped in Jewish tradition.
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Belz Great Synagogue
A testament to the resilience and faith of the Belz Hasidic community, rebuilt in Jerusalem.
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Belz Great Synagogue
A magnificent Hasidic synagogue in Jerusalem, serving as a spiritual and community center for the Belz Hasidim.
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Bern Switzerland Temple
The first temple built in Europe, serving Latter-day Saints across multiple countries.
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Blue Mosque
An iconic Ottoman-era mosque in Istanbul, renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and architectural grandeur.
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Bogotá Colombia Temple
A sacred house of worship in Bogotá, Colombia, where Latter-day Saints can strengthen their connection with God.
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Boise Idaho Temple
The pioneering six-spire temple that launched a worldwide design standard, clad in white granite and adorned with Idaho's state flower.
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Buenos Aires Argentina Temple
The Buenos Aires Argentina Temple was the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built in Argentina, serving members across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
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Cardston Alberta Temple
The Cardston Alberta Temple was the first temple built in Canada and the first outside of the United States.
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Cave of the Patriarchs
A sacred site in Hebron, revered by Jews, Muslims, and Christians as the burial place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
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Chicago Illinois Temple
The first Latter-day Saint temple in the Midwest in nearly 140 years, set on 13 acres and buffered by an 80-acre nature sanctuary.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in Jerusalem, is the holiest site in Christianity, commemorating the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Church of the Multiplication
A Roman Catholic church in Tabgha, Israel, commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
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Dallas Texas Temple
The first temple in the Lone Star State, known for its marble facade and six spires.
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Denver Colorado Temple
A modern stone landmark in Centennial, chosen by the community for its elegant single spire and renowned for its 600 square feet of custom stained glass.
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Dome of the Rock
An iconic Islamic shrine in Jerusalem, revered for its historical and religious significance within the Abrahamic traditions.
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Etchmiadzin Cathedral
The mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, considered the first cathedral built in Armenia and one of the oldest in the world.
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Frankfurt Germany Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, serving members across Europe and beyond.
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Freiberg Germany Temple
A beacon of faith in eastern Germany, the Freiberg Germany Temple stands as a testament to enduring devotion and spiritual growth.
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Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem
One of the oldest patriarchates in Christendom, headquartered in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, overseeing numerous holy sites in the Holy Land.
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Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Guatemala City, serving the Saints of Central America.
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Hallgrímskirkja
An iconic Lutheran church in Reykjavík, Iceland, known for its distinctive architecture and panoramic city views.
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Hamilton New Zealand Temple
The Hamilton New Zealand Temple was the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Hill Cumorah
The Hill Cumorah is revered as the place where Joseph Smith obtained the golden plates, which he translated into the Book of Mormon.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
A prominent Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, serving as a national landmark and burial site for notable figures.
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Hong Kong China Temple
A beacon of faith in the heart of Hong Kong, serving members across Asia with sacred ordinances and spiritual strength.
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Hurva Synagogue
A historic synagogue in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, symbolizing resilience and the enduring connection of the Jewish people to the city.
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Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
A sacred edifice in Idaho Falls, embodying faith and community spirit through its history and architecture.
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Imam Ali Shrine
A revered Islamic shrine and mosque in Najaf, Iraq, holding immense religious significance for Shia Muslims.
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Imam Husayn Shrine
One of the holiest sites in Shia Islam, the Imam Husayn Shrine commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
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Johannesburg South Africa Temple
A sacred edifice serving Latter-day Saints in South Africa and other African countries, providing a place to make sacred covenants with God.
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Jordan River Utah Temple
A sacred space in South Jordan, Utah, where families are united for eternity through sacred ordinances.
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Kaaba
The Kaaba, the "House of God," is the most sacred site in Islam, serving as the qibla for Muslims worldwide.
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Kirtland Temple
The Kirtland Temple, the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stands as a testament to early faith and sacrifice.
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Kona Hawaii Temple
A sacred house of worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, currently under renovation to better serve the community.
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La Sagrada Família
Rising from Barcelona's Eixample district for over 140 years, the Sagrada Família is Antoni Gaudí's completed masterpiece — a visionary basilica where stone becomes a forest, light becomes prayer, and geometry becomes theology.
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Laie Hawaii Temple
The 'Taj Mahal of the Pacific,' a spiritual sanctuary standing at the crossroads of the Pacific.
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Las Vegas Nevada Temple
A spiritual oasis and crowning jewel overlooking the Las Vegas Valley.
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Layton Utah Temple
A sacred space in Layton, Utah, the temple stands as a beacon of faith and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Latter-day Saints in the region.
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Lima Peru Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Lima, Peru, serving the Saints of Peru and beyond.
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Logan Utah Temple
The 'Castle on the Hill' stands as a fortress of faith, overlooking Cache Valley with its unique limestone battlements and pioneer-era Gothic architecture.
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London England Temple
The first temple built in the United Kingdom, serving members across southern England and parts of Europe.
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Los Angeles California Temple
The Los Angeles California Temple, dedicated in 1956, is a prominent Mayan-inspired spiritual landmark of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Southern California.
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Madrid Spain Temple
The first temple in Spain, serving Latter-day Saints in Spain and surrounding countries.
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Manila Philippines Temple
A sacred edifice in Quezon City, Philippines, serving Latter-day Saints with ordinances and blessings.
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Manti Utah Temple
A fortress of faith and pioneer craftsmanship standing watch over the Sanpete Valley.
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Masjid al-Haram
The holiest mosque in Islam, centered around the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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Masjid Quba (Quba Mosque)
The first mosque built in Islam, established by the Prophet Muhammad in Medina.
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Mesa Arizona Temple
A Neoclassical sanctuary in the desert, renowned for its historic friezes and legacy of gathering nations.
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Mexico City Mexico Temple
The Mexico City Mexico Temple, the first temple built in Mexico, serves Latter-day Saints in central Mexico.
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Mount of Olives
A mountain ridge in East Jerusalem, revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with significant religious and historical landmarks.
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Mount of Temptation
The Mount of Temptation, overlooking Jericho, is where Jesus Christ was tempted by the devil.
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Mount Sinai
A revered mountain in the Sinai Peninsula, where Prophet Musa (Moses) received divine revelation.
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Muhammad Ali Mosque
An iconic Ottoman-style mosque in Cairo's Citadel, commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha in the 19th century.
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Nabi Shu'ayb
A revered Islamic and Druze shrine, believed to be the tomb of the Prophet Shu'ayb (Jethro).
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Nauvoo Illinois Temple
A monument to the faith of the early Saints, rebuilt on its original footprint overlooking the Mississippi River.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
A renowned Catholic cathedral in Paris, dedicated to Mary, exemplifying French Gothic architecture.
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Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple
The Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple stands as a beacon of faith, serving the Latter-day Saints of Tonga and the surrounding islands.
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Oakland California Temple
A beacon on the hill overlooking the San Francisco Bay, fulfilling a prophetic vision of an ensign to the nations.
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Ogden Utah Temple
A spiritual anchor in downtown Ogden, transformed from a modernist landmark into an Art Deco beacon of renewal.
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Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican
Rising above Vatican City for over five centuries, St. Peter's Basilica stands as the spiritual heart of the Catholic world — a masterwork of Renaissance and Baroque genius crowned by Michelangelo's soaring dome, sheltering the tomb of the Apostle Peter and the artistic treasures of a civilization.
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Papeete Tahiti Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in French Polynesia, serving the Saints of Tahiti and the surrounding islands.
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Paris France Temple
A sanctuary of peace and nobility standing in the shadow of Versailles.
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Portland Oregon Temple
A spiritual beacon in the City of Roses, featuring translucent marble walls that glow with divine light.
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Portuguese Synagogue
A historic Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam, a testament to Jewish resilience and cultural heritage.
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Preston England Temple
A beacon of faith in Lancashire, serving Latter-day Saints across Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Provo City Center Temple
Beauty for ashes: A historic tabernacle reborn as a House of the Lord.
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Provo Utah Temple
The busiest temple in the Church for decades, its revolutionary modernist design served millions of ordinances before its transformation into the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple.
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Rome Italy Temple
A historic bridge between ancient Christianity and the modern restored gospel in the Eternal City.
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Sacred Grove
A sacred woodland in New York where Joseph Smith Jr. experienced his First Vision, a foundational event in Latter-day Saint history.
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Salt Lake Temple
Rising 222 ft (68 m) to the top of the Angel Moroni statue with its iconic six spires, this granite masterpiece took 40 years to construct and stands as the most recognized symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide.
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San Diego California Temple
A beacon of faith in Southern California, the San Diego California Temple is undergoing renovations to continue serving the Latter-day Saint community.
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Sanctuary of Las Lajas
Suspended 100 meters above the Guáitara River gorge, the Sanctuary of Las Lajas is one of the most breathtaking pilgrimage churches in the world — a Gothic Revival marvel built into a canyon cliff around a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary imprinted directly on the stone.
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Santiago Chile Temple
The first temple built in a Spanish-speaking country, serving the Saints of Chile.
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São Paulo Brazil Temple
The first temple in South America, serving Latter-day Saints in Brazil since 1978.
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Seattle Washington Temple
The Seattle Washington Temple, located in Bellevue, Washington, serves Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Northwest with its modern design and rich symbolism.
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Seoul Korea Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Seoul, serving the Latter-day Saints of South Korea and promoting eternal family connections.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
A majestic mosque in Abu Dhabi, uniting Islamic cultures with stunning architecture and art.
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Solomon's Temple
The First Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the ancient Israelites, commissioned by King Solomon in the 10th century BCE.
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St. George Utah Temple
The oldest operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this pioneer treasure was the only temple completed during Brigham Young's thirty-year presidency and stands as a monument to faith in Utah's red rock country.
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St. George's Cathedral
The seat of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, known for its Neo-Gothic architecture and historic pilgrim guesthouse.
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Stockholm Sweden Temple
The first temple built in Scandinavia, currently undergoing extensive renovations to better serve the Saints of Sweden, Norway, and Latvia.
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Sydney Australia Temple
A sacred house of the Lord in Carlingford, serving the Latter-day Saints of Australia.
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Taipei Taiwan Temple
The first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Taiwan, a beacon of faith and eternal families.
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The Four Sephardic Synagogues
A complex of historic synagogues in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, embodying Sephardic heritage and resilience.
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The Garden Tomb
A serene and contemplative site in Jerusalem, believed by some to be the location of Jesus' burial and resurrection.
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Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue
A historic Hasidic synagogue in Jerusalem's Old City, currently under reconstruction.
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Tokyo Japan Temple
The Tokyo Japan Temple was the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built in Asia and in a non-Christian nation.
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Toronto Ontario Temple
A sacred space in Brampton, Ontario, serving Latter-day Saints with religious ordinances and spiritual growth.
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Umayyad Mosque
One of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, holding significance for both Muslims and Christians.
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Vatican Hill
A historical hill in Rome, the site of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City.
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Well of Zamzam
A sacred well in Mecca, divinely provided and revered by Muslims for its historical and spiritual significance.
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Western Wall
The Western Wall, a remnant of the Second Temple, is the holiest site in Judaism and a place of prayer and pilgrimage.
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