Religion in the Cultural Landscape Religious beliefs shape spatial features in the real world.

The Impact of Religion on the Cultural Landscape Structures Sacred Places Pilgrimages

Structures - Places of worship Hinduism – temples Judaism –synagogues Buddhism –pagodas and stupas Christianity – churches Islam – mosques Sikhism – gurdwara

Shiva Temple, Indonesia

Plzen Synagogue, Czech Republic

Nara Pagoda, Japan

Mariner’s Church, USA

Shiraz Mosque, Iran

Harmandir Gurdwara, India

Sacred Places From the Latin sacer – holy (sacrifice, consecrate, sacrilege, sacrum) Sites of sacred buildings Places associated with the dead Religious rituals Landscape features

Cemetery in Hoctun, Yucatan The beautiful cemeteries in the Yucatan reflect the blending of Catholic and indigenous religions.

The Taj Majal, India The Taj Majal is a Muslim tomb built for a Mogul Emperor’s favorite wife in 1629.

The Cremation Ghat, Varanasi

Mount Shasta, California Mountain peaks, such as Mount Shasta, and other high places are often revered. Mount Shasta is considered holy by 30 New Age cults as well as some Indian groups.

Water is seen as holy in several religions. Holy Water Water is seen as holy in several religions. Many rivers, such as the Ganges for Hindus and the Jordan for Christians, are considered holy.

Pilgrimages Religious journey to a sacred place

The Western Wall, Israel The Western, or Wailing, Wall is the last remaining part of the most important Jewish temple in Jerusalem.

The Bodhi Tree, India Kodasan Buddhist Temple Buddhists believe this is where Siddhartha became enlightened.

The Via Dolorosa, Israel Many Christians want to follow in the path that Jesus took in Jerusalem.

The Kaaba, Saudi Arabia In Islam making a pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the 5 Pillars of Faith.

Religion has a Large Impact on the Cultural Landscape Structures Sacred Places Pilgrimages