The document provides examples of cities centered around religious buildings from around the world. It lists 12 major religious sites that are central to their respective cities, including the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, and Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. The religious buildings span mosques, temples, and cathedrals from countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North and South America.