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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The Sacred Grove of Osun, on the outskirts of Osogbo, is one of the last remaining pristine highland forests in southern Nigeria. The grove is considered the abode of the fertility goddess Osun, one of the Yoruba gods. Temples, shrines, sculptures and artworks are scattered around the grove and its winding river in honor of Osun and other deities. The grove is now considered a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people and is probably the last sacred grove in Yoruba culture. It bears witness to the once widespread custom of establishing a sacred grove outside all settlements.
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
The Residence of the Metropolitan of Bukovinia and Dalmatia represents an ingenious architectural style built between 1864 and 1882 by the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. An outstanding example of 19th century historicist architecture, the complex also includes a seminary and monastery, and features a dome, a cross-shaped seminary church, gardens and parks. The complex embodies architectural and cultural influences from the Byzantine period, reflects the strong influence of Eastern Orthodoxy during the reign of the Habsburgs, and reflects the policy of religious tolerance of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Archaeological Site of Delphi
Delphi is the holy place of all Greece, where Apollo issued his oracles and where the "navel of the world" is located. Delphi is integrated with the beautiful scenery and full of sacred meaning. In the 6th century BC, Delphi was indeed the religious center and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.
The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos
The small island of Patmos in the Dodecanese is famous as the place where St. John the Theologian wrote the Gospel and the Book of Revelation. At the end of the 10th century, a monastery dedicated to the "Beloved Disciple" was founded here, and it has been a place of pilgrimage and Greek Orthodox learning ever since. The beautiful monastery complex is a highlight of the island. The ancient city of Chora, which is connected to it, has many religious and secular buildings.