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A holy city is a city important to the history or faith of a specific religion. Such cities may also contain at least one headquarters complex (often containing a religious edifice, seminary, shrine, residence of the leading cleric of the religion and/or chambers of the religious leadership's offices) which constitutes a major destination of human traffic, or pilgrimage to the city, especially for major ceremonies and observances. A holy city is a symbolic city, representing attributes beyond its natural characteristics. Marketing experts have suggested that holy cities may be the oldest brands, and more specifically, place brands because they have value added via the perception of religious adherents.[1]

List of holy cities in the world

Africa

City Country Religion(s)
Aksum Ethiopia Ethopia Christianity
Alexandria Egypt Egypt Christianity[2]
Ewu Nigeria Nigeria Christianity
Harar Ethiopia Ethopia Islam
Kariouan Tunisia Tunisia Islam
Marrakesh Morocco Morocco Islam
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Morocco Morocco Islam
Touba Senegal Senegal Islam
Zion City Moria South Africa South Africa Christianity

South America

City Country Religion(s)
Aparecida Brazil Brazil Christianity[3]
Buenos Aires Argentina Argentina Christianity
Lima Peru Peru Christianity
Rio de Janeiro Brazil Brazil Christianity
Sao Paulo Brazil Brazil Christianity

North America

City Country Religion(s)
Clearwater United States United States Christianity
Charleston United States United States Christianity
Missouri United States United States Christianity, Judaism
Mexico City Mexico Mexico Christianity
New York United States United States Christianity, Judaism[4]
Quebec City Canada Canada Christianity
Salt Lake City United States United States Christianity
Siparia Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism[5]

Europe

St Peter's Square, Vatican City.
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Canterbury Cathedral.
City Country Religion(s)
Assisi Italy Italy Christianity
Athens Greece Greece Christianity
Avila Spain Spain Christianity[6]
Barcelona Spain Spain Christianity[7]
Bolghar Russia Russia Islam
Canterbury England England Christianity
Cologne Germany Germany Christianity
Corinth Greece Greece Christianity
Córdoba Spain Spain Islam, Christianity
Częstochowa Poland Poland Christianity
Istanbul Turkey Turkey Islam
Kilkenny Republic of Ireland Ireland Christianity[8][9]
Madrid Spain Spain Christianity
Medjugorje Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Christianity
Milan Italy Italy Christianity
Munich Germany Germany Christianity
Mtskheta Georgia (country) Georgia Christianity[10]
Ohrid North Macedonia Macedonia Christianity
Prague Czech Republic Czech Republic Christianity
Rome Italy Italy Christianity
Santiago de Compostela Spain Spain Christianity
Toledo Spain Spain Christianity
Vatican Vatican City Vatican City Christianity, Islam
Walsingham England England Christianity[6]
Warsaw Poland Poland Christianity
Leeds England England Christianity
Kaaba in Mecca, the holiest city of Islam

Western Asia

Haram-e-Sharif in Jerusalem, a holy city in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
City Country Religion(s)
Beirut Lebanon Lebanon Christianity, Islam
Damascus Syria Syria Islam
Jerusalem State of Palestine Palestine Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Karbala Iraq Iraq Islam
Kashmar Iran Iran Islam
Kufa Iraq Iraq Islam
Mashhad Iran Iran Islam
Mecca Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Islam
Medina Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Islam
Mount Sinai Egypt Egypt Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Najaf Iraq Iraq Islam
Qom Iran Iran Islam
Tarim Yemen Yemen Islam
Vagharshapat Armenia Armenia Christianity

South Asia

City Country Religion(s)
Ayodhya India India Hinduism
Varanasi India India Hinduism
Balkh Afghanistan Afghanistan Islam[11]
Multan Pakistan Pakistan Islam
Lahore Pakistan Pakistan Islam

Central and East Asia

City Country Religion(s)
Ise Japan Japan Shinto
Kyoto Japan Japan Buddhism, Shinto
Lhasa China China Buddhism
Turkistan Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Islam

Southeast Asia

Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, symbol of Islamic sharia law's application in Aceh
City Country Religion(s)
Antipolo Philippines Phillippines Christianity
Banda Aceh Indonesia Indonesia Islam[12]
Cirebon Indonesia Indonesia Islam
Cebu City Philippines Phillippines Christianity[13]
Cotabato City Philippines Phillippines Islam
El Salvador Philippines Phillippines Christianity[14]
Demak Indonesia Indonesia Islam
Jombang Indonesia Indonesia Islam[15]
Kudus Indonesia Indonesia Islam
Makati Philippines Phillippines Christianity
Manila Philippines Phillippines Christianity
Marawi Philippines Phillippines Islam
Tumpat Malaysia Malaysia Islam
Valenzuela City Philippines Phillippines Christianity
Zamboanga City Philippines Phillippines Christianity

References

  1. ^ Metti, Michael Sebastian (1 June 2011). "Jerusalem – the most powerful brand in history". Stockholm University School of Business. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  2. ^ Catholic Mass For Dummies Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Rev. Monsignor James Cafone ISBN 978-0470767863
  3. ^ http://cidadeselugares.blogspot.com/2012/07/cidades-sagradas-para-o-cristianismo.html
  4. ^ New York Today: A Holy City
  5. ^ http://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-54/siparee-mai-miracle-mother#axzz54IoQr600
  6. ^ a b 10 Holy places to go on Pilgrimage
  7. ^ 10 Destinos únicos para todo o peregrino católico visitar
  8. ^ http://www.libraryireland.com/social-history/popular-rhymes/kilkenny-cats.php
  9. ^ http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/kilkenny-news/62942/St-Canice-s-Cathedral-is-Kilkenny.html
  10. ^ "Historical city Mtskheta becomes "Holy City"". Agenda.ge. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  11. ^ http://www.joaoleitao.com/adventure/visit-mazar-sharif-afghanistan
  12. ^ "Sejarah -". Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  13. ^ PILGRIMAGE TO THE PHILIPPINES FOR THE 51ST INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS, 2016
  14. ^ BusinessWeek Mindanao 26 August 2011: "DIVINE MERCY SHRINE in Misamis Oriental celebrates Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary" [1] Archived 2018-03-16 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ "Portal Resmi Pemerintah Kabupaten JOMBANG". www.jombangkab.go.id. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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