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Shrines

A small church set in the woods behind a tree

Cross Plains, Wisconsin

St. Mary of the Oaks Shrine

A tiny 1857 chapel sits on top of a secluded, forested hill.

Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

Bangkok, Thailand

City Pillar Shrine

The pillars inside this small, ornate shrine hold Bangkok's horoscope within them.

Hikō Jinja—Shrine of Flight

Hikō Jinja—Shrine of Flight

Dedicated to humankind's achievements in aviation, this Shintō shrine is notable for its Greek-style architecture and collection of aircrafts.

The Cailleach shrine can determine if locals have a good year or not.

Moving Stones Has a Magical Effect at This Secret Shrine in Scotland

Don't let the Cailleach curse your autumn.

Daniela Castillo Gómez October 17, 2023

San Rafael, Mexico

Nahualac Pond

A shrine in the middle of this pond represents a Mesoamerican creation myth.

Mahō Jinja (Magical Shrine)

Mahō Jinja (Magical Shrine)

This unusual "magical shrine" honors a legendary raccoon-dog god that stowed away to Japan from some far-off land.

Yokohama, Japan

Ganki Inari

A narrow, dead-end alley hides with a small fox shrine and the untold history of Yokohama's historic red-light district.

Toowong, Australia

Temple of Peace

A most unusual war memorial, erected by some most unusual people, made of concrete and stained glass, and apparently honouring five people and a dog.

Namazu-San, the Lucky Catfish

Namazu-San, the Lucky Catfish

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

Seoul, South Korea

Hwangudan

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.

Takagi Shrine

Takagi Shrine

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

The Modak and The Mount Street Lamps

Artistic streetlamps depicting Lord Ganesh’s favourite food and divine mount around an iconic temple of the deity in the heart of Pune.

Honeybee Drinking Fountain at Hitokotonushi Shrine

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

New Orleans, Lousiana

Father Seelos Center

This site is dedicated to a candidate for sainthood and contains personal items including his cilice and lead coffin.

Farmer, South Dakota

St. Peter's Rock Grotto

One dedicated priest constructed this beautiful stone grotto by hand from 1926-1933.

Qobustan, Azerbaijan

Sofi Hamid

A colorful and enigmatic cemetery in the middle of nowhere.

Karachi, Pakistan

Pir Mangho

A shrine in Karachi is home to around 100 crocodiles that are regarded as sacred.