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45. Religious Tourism

Religious tourism, also known as faith tourism refers to traveling

individually or in groups to holy sites. These sites are also visited

by non-religious tourists who want to know the cultural, historical

and religious significance. Famous religious tourism destinations in

the world are Shwedagon Pagoda, Basilica of San Vitale, MECCA,

Harmandir Sahib, Temple of Heaven, Bahá’í Gardens, The

Vatican, Wat Rong Khun, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Paro Taktsang,
Spanish Synagogue, and Jerusalem

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