Shrine Collection (page 5)

Smaller metal and gold lanterns are representations of their ancient stone siblings. Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

A stone Buddha statue in the grounds of Ryoan-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Wooden ladles are placed at the entrance to Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan for visitors to purify their hands and mouth before entering

Bright green Japanese Maple trees in their Spring foliage colours at the Ryouan-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Ornately designed roof and Japanese Maple Leaves in their bright green Spring foliage at the Golden Temple (Kinkaku-Ji) in Kyoto, Japan

Traditional tiled roof in the grounds of Ryozen Gokoku Jinja (shrine), which houses the grave of Japanese historical figure Ryoma Sakamoto

Brightly coloured Hydrangea flowers in the grounds of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan

The main entrance to the famous Kyoto Temple of Kiyomizudera

Elaborately sculpted pine trees in the grounds of the Sanjuusangendo Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Cups used for purifying and washing ones hands at the entrance to Narita Jinja (Shrine), a large Shinto shrine in the heart of Narita CIty, Japan

Christian rooftop cross and silver church dome and Golden Muslim Dome of the Rock: highlights of Old Jerusalems skyline

Iran, Isfahan, Imam Square and Sheikh Lotfallah mosque

Iran, Isfahan, moonrise over Imam Square and Sheikh Lotfallah mosque

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Prayer wheels at Jambay Lhakhang, a Buddhist temple dating back to the 7th century

Myanmar (Burma), Yangon (Rangoon). Shwedagon Pagoda, the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar and the most ornate, c. 600 BC. The main stupa, 326 feet high, covered in gold

Myanmar (aka Burma), Yangon (aka Rangoon). Shwedagon Pagoda, the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar and the most ornate. Gold lion detail

Africa, Morocco, Meknes. Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

USA-Indiana-Indianapolis: Murat Shrine Theater in the Lockerbie Square Neighborhood
USA, Indiana, Indianapolis: Murat Shrine Theater in the Lockerbie Square Neighborhood

Asia, India, Khajuraho. Erotic carved figures remind visitors to leave sexual or physical desires outside the temple

Thailand, Dragon incense at the Buddhist Chinese Shrine

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Mexico, Chiapas, Comitan. Church on outskirts of the city

Israel, Jerusalem. Shrine Of The Book

Corsica. France. Europe. Wind-shaped laricio pines & shrine to Our Lady of the Snows
France, Corsica. Wind-shaped laricio pines and shrine to Our Lady of the Snows at Col de Bavella below pinnacles of Aiguilles de Bavella

France, Provence, Vence. Childs trousers and shoes drying outside a homes window. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Germany, Bamberg. Upper Parish church (aka Obere Pfarre) Only purely Gothic church in Bamberg, c. 1375

Canada, Quebec, Saint-Anne-de-Beaupre (aka Saint Anne Basillica) famous pilgrimage site. Stained glass window

Canada, Quebec. Shrine of Saint Anne of Beaupre basilica, shrine to the mother of Virgin Mary
Canada, Quebec. Shrine of Saint Anne of Beaupre basilica. Famous copper doors by artist Albert Gilles. IMAGE RESTRICTED: Not available to US land tour operators

The Holy Family Shrine rises out of the prairie near Gretna, Nebraska and is a surprising site for travelers on I-80

Buenos Aires, Argentina. An Argentina church outside of Evitas graveyard

Shrine in Church of San Francisco and monastery, famous for its catacombs and library, built in 1687, Lima, Peru

Germany, Bavaria. A roadside shrine marks the entrance to a village in Bavaria, Germany

Germany, Cologne. Gothic Cologne Cathedral, The Three Holy Kings pilgrimage relics. Display of the precious gold Shrine of the Three Kings

Mexico, Guerrero, Barra de Potosi. Detail of Small Virgin of Guadalupe shrine

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