This document lists 9 major religious buildings from around the world that serve as central focal points in their cities or regions. It includes the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Faisal Mosque in Pakistan, the Milan Cathedral in Italy, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Wat Rong Khun temple in Thailand, Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar, Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaysia, and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.