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The Cave of Agia Sofia or Cave of God’s Wisdom (Spileo tis Theou Sophias) is located in the Topilia Gorge, between the villages of Topolia and Koutsomatado. It has been an important place of worship for centuries. Next to the entrance to the cave is the church of Hagia Sohpia.

The Cave of St John the Hermit in Marathokefala is a sacred place where, according to tradition, the saint retired in the 6th century after his fame had spread over several countries. It was also in this cave where he would have died after having been accidentally shot by a hunter.

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Legend has it that the cathedral of Cefalù was desired by Roger II of Sicily after escaping a storm and landing on the city's beaches. Built between 1131 and 1267, the defensive monument is in Romanesque style with Byzantine elements. Since 2015, it has been part of the World Heritage Site of the Arab-Norman Route of Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale.

This chapel in Nis is well known for what is housed inside its walls. The skull tower of Nis is one of Nis's biggest tourist attractions. The tower was built by the Ottoman administration after a failed Serb rebellion in the early 19th century. Upon Serbia's independence in 1878, a chapel was placed around the tower to commemorate the fallen patriots. Rennovations to the chapel occured numerous times, most recently being in 1989.

Also known as Bayezid Mosque it is considered the oldest mosque on European territory.

The synagogue in Celle, built around 1740, is the oldest preserved half-timbered synagogue in Lower Saxony. During the pogroms of November 1938, the interior was destroyed and the religious objects were thrown into the street and burned. However, the synagogue was not burnt down because it was feared that the flames would spread to the neighbouring houses and the nearby old town with its closely spaced half-timbered houses. The synagogue was later used as a warehouse. The town of Celle acquired the buildings in November 1969 from the National Association of Jewish Communities in Lower Saxony and undertook extensive repair and restoration work. Since 1997 the synagogue has been used by the re-established Jewish community of Celle for services and meetings.

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The cemetery church of Anopoli (municipality of Sfakia) is dedicated to St George.