This document discusses several famous religious buildings from around the world that are centered in cities and help define the character of those places. It lists notable mosques, temples, and cathedrals such as the Masjid Nabawi in Medina, Lotus Temple in Delhi, Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Notre Dame de Paris, and Kinkaku-ji temple in Kyoto that are centered in urban areas and act as focal points for those cities.