Synonyms of shrine

shrine

noun

ˈshrīn 

as in sanctuary

a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)

for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sanctuary
• sanctum
• reliquary
• martyry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shrine

The area behind the prime minister's house is the Bari Imam shrine and its surrounding neighborhoods. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Original proposals placed the Grand Mosque near Les Invalides, a set of buildings that serve as a shrine to France’s military heroes. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

While there are a handful of shrines and temples to visit, the real appeal here is the pace. — Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

For this, Ruiz would often take a day to himself and go up the Pepirí River, to the shrine of Our Lady. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026