holy place

noun

1. the outer chamber of a Jewish sanctuary

2. a place of pilgrimage

Example Sentences

When I asked what would happen to the Muslim holy places that stand there now, they said they didn't know.

From BBC

At the Jerusalem press conference, Theophilos III said that the tiny Christian community must be supported to remain in Gaza, close to their holy places "full of history".

From BBC

But many Hindus, especially in the so-called cow belt in the country’s north, just think it’s nice that Ram will finally have a temple in the holy place where he was born.

From New York Times

Parents dress their girls and boys in kimonos and bring them to a Shinto holy place for the ceremony.

From Reuters

Those worries over rising intolerance seem to violate Israel’s stated commitment to freedom of worship and sacred trust over holy places, enshrined in the declaration that marked its founding 75 years ago.

From Seattle Times

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• sanctuary 
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• synagogue