This is a list of sites notable as destinations of Christian pilgrimage, sorted by region and country (with modern name). For a list of only Roman Catholic churches often visited by pilgrims, see Pilgrimage church.

Old World The Holy Land

The Holy Land is where many events in the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible transpired, mainly overlapping the combined territory of modern-day Israel and Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank). In alphabetical order, the main sites are these: Abu Ghosh: the modern site of the biblical Kiriath-Jearim, where the Ark of the Covenant was stored after its return from the Philistines. Beit Sahour: the site of the Adoration of the Shepherds ("Shepherds' Field"). Bethany: the site of the resurrection of Lazarus. Bethlehem: the birthplace of Jesus, marked in particular by the Church of the Nativity. Burqin Church: a station for many Christian pilgrims commemorating a miracle of Jesus, according to Christian tradition, when, as he passed through the village of Burqin on his way to Jerusalem from Nazareth, he heard cries for help from 10 lepers isolated in quarantine and cured them. Also one of the world's oldest churches. Beit Jimal Monastery: the traditional burial site of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr; Nicodemus; and Gamaliel the Elder.Antonio Scudu, Santo Stefano: primo martire cristiano: morire perdonando (booklet published by Salesiani Don Bosco, Bet Gemal, 2007) 6. (Earlier published in the magazine Maria Ausiliatrice (Turin), December 2006). Caesarea Maritima: a place first introduced to Christianity by Philip the Deacon; also the brief home of the Apostles Paul and Peter. Caesarea Philippi: an ancient city mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, and considered to be where Jesus confirmed Peter's assumption that he was the Messiah. Cana: a historical location traditionally held in widest Christian belief to have been in Galilee where, as recorded in the Gospel of John, Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana. There are, however, other locations in Christian belief as the site of this miracle—including Qana Al Jaleel, in the Lebanon section below. The Cenacle: a room in Jerusalem, just outside the Old City walls, believed in Christian tradition to be the site of the Last Supper.Bargil Pixner, "The Church of the Apostles found on Mount Zion," Biblical Archaeology Review 16.3 May/June 1990 (http://www.centuryone.org/apostles.html Deir Hajla, or Saint Gerasimos Monastery: monastery dedicated to Saint Gerasimos, located on the site where Mary, Joseph, and Jesus used to rest during the Flight to Egypt, near Jericho and Qasr al-Yahud. Deir Rafat Monastery: the Catholic Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Palestine and of the Holy Land (Notre-Dame de Palestine), in the Elah Valley of central Israel. Ein Karem: the traditional birthplace of Saint John the Baptist, with several churches dedicated to his family, birth, and ministry. Emmaus: the location where Jesus revealed himself to two disciples after his resurrection, although other places are also identified as the site: Al-Qubeiba ("Franciscan Emmaus"): the site of a large church built by the Franciscan order because the Franciscan tradition views this location as the biblical Emmaus. Also listed in the Palestine: the West Bank section below. Emmaus Nicopolis: the most traditional site identified as Emmaus, with ruins of Byzantine and Crusader churches, and home to the Catholic community of the Beatitudes. Hebron: the site of the Cave of the Patriarchs, where the patriarchs and matriarchs Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah are believed to be buried. Jacob's well, Nablus (West Bank): a well associated with the biblical patriarch Jacob. Jaffa (Joppa), the site of the house of Simon the Tanner, where Saint Peter raised Saint Tabitha from the dead and also the site of her eventual burial site. Jericho: the site of the Mount of Temptation and of the sycamore tree of Zacchaeus. Jerusalem: the site of the Passion of Jesus, known for the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows)—the path he walked on the way to the crucifixion—as well as the sites of Calvary, where the crucifixion took place, and the tomb in which he was placed afterward. The Monastery of the Cross, traditionally held to be the site where the wood to construct the cross was harvested,Sylvester Saller & Bellarmino Bagatti, "The Sanctity and Cult of Lot" , first published in The Town of Nebo (Khirbet el-Mekhayyat). With a Brief Survey of Other Ancient Christian Monuments in Transjordan, Jerusalem 1869, 5.193–199. Accessed 2008-03-02 is also in the city. The "Jesus Trail": a hiking and pilgrimage route connecting sites of Jesus' biographical life and ministry as described in the Gospels. Lod (Lydda): the traditional birth and burial site of Saint George, one of the most venerated Christian martyrs. Mar Saba: the most important and largest monastery in the Holy Land and the resting place of Saint Sabas, the monk who built the monastery. Mount Carmel: the site of Elijah's famous challenge to the prophets of Baal. Mount Tabor: the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Nain: the site of the raising of the son of the widow of Nain, one of Jesus' miracles. Nazareth: the hometown of Jesus. Sea of Galilee: the site of several important sites of the ministry of Jesus: Bethsaida: the birthplaces of several of Jesus' Apostles–Philip, Andrew, Peter (John 1:44; John 12:21)–and perhaps also James and John. Capernaum: the "town of Jesus" with the house of Saint Peter. Magdala: the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Mount of Beatitudes: the place where Jesus is believed to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Tabgha: the place of Jesus' first miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Qasr al-Yahud: part of the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist (see Al-Maghtas and Bethany Beyond the Jordan). On the west bank of the Jordan River near Jericho. Has many abandoned Christian monasteries, and only the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint John has reopened. Sepphoris: the site of the home of Anne and Joachim, parents of the Virgin Mary. Eastern Christianity

Sites associated with Eastern Christianity in Eastern Europe and the Near East (excluding the Holy Land proper).

Armenia

Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Etchmiadzin. Khor Virap. Azerbaijan Ghazanchetsots Cathedral.

Bulgaria

Rila Monastery: the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

Egypt

Abu Mena: an ancient monastery founded on the burial site of Saint Menas of Egypt; a modern monastery was rebuilt just north of the site. Coptic Cairo: contains several sites linked to the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. El Matareya, Cairo: the site of a tree known as the Tree of the Virgin connected with the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. Monastery of Saint Anthony, Eastern Desert: a Coptic Orthodox monastery/cathedral. Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai: the traditional site of the Burning Bush and the reception of the Ten Commandments. Wadi El Natrun, also known as Scetis: the site of several monasteries connected with the earliest Desert Fathers, four of which are still operational.

Ethiopia Abuna Yemata Guh, Tigray region: a church hewn from rock 8,460 ft (2,580 m) high, requiring a 45-minute ascent on foot. Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Tigray region: said to contain the Ark of the Covenant. Lalibela, Amhara region: a town with rock-hewn churches said to be carved by angels.

Georgia

David Gareja monastery complex, Kakheti region: a rock-hewn monastery complex founded in the 6th century. Gelati Monastery, Kutaisi: contains the Church of the Virgin, founded in 1106, and the 13th-century churches of Saints George and Nicholas (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta: an 11th-century jvari (monastery), 6th century (UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Vardzia, southern Georgia: a cave monastery site.

Greece

Mount Athos, Athos peninsula: an Orthodox monastic centre. Patmos: traditionally held to be the island where John the Apostle received Revelation. Saint Nicholas of Spata, Achaea: road to Saint Nicholas. Tinos island: known for a reportedly miraculous icon of the Virgin Mother to which pilgrims flock on the anniversary of her ascension (as described in Catholic tradition).

India

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu: the site of an apparition of the Virgin Mary and Infant Jesus, and one of Asia's largest Catholic pilgrimage sites. Divine Mercy Shrine of Holy Mary Thodupuzha, Kerala: the site of a Marian apparition. St Mary's Martha Mariyam Major Arch Episcopal Pilgrim Centre, Kuravilangad, Kerala: the site believed to be the site of the Virgin Mary's first apparition in the world. St Thomas Church, Thumpoly, Alleppey, Kerala: (Marian Pilgrimage Shrine of Alappuzha). St Mary's Forane Church, Bharananganam, Kerala: the site of the tomb of Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, India's first Religious sister Catholic saint. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Parumala: an Orthodox Syrian Church containing the tomb of Saint Mor Gregorios. Mor Ignatius Dayro Church, Omallur, Kerala: location of the tomb of Syrian Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Elias III, to which thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come by foot on his annual feast day, 13 February. St Mary's Church, Thiruvithamcode, Tamil Nadu: the site considered the world's oldest still-standing church structure. Marthoma Cheriyapally Church, Kothamangalam, Kerala. St Thomas Mount: the site where Saint Thomas the Apostle was martyred. Shrine of the Infant Jesus, Nashik, Maharashtra. St George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally Pally, Kerala: an international Georgian pilgrim center. St Mary's Forane Church of Korattymuthy Koratty, Kerala: a Marian pilgrimage shrine. St Joseph's Pilgrim Church, Peringuzha, Muvattupuzha, Kerala.

Iran St Thaddeus Monastery. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai.

Jordan

Alphabetically by noun, ignoring the Arabic article (al-, el-) Anjara, Our Lady of the Mount Church: built around a cave where according to tradition Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the disciples rested during a trip between Jerusalem and Galilee. Bethabara (Al-Maghtas): the site of the baptism of Jesus, recognized by all major Christian denominations, on the east bank of the Jordan River across from Jericho. See also Bethany beyond the Jordan. Machaerus: the Herodian fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded. Mount Nebo: the traditional site where Moses looked over to the Promised Land and of his death. Tell Mar Elias outside Ajloun: ruins of a large Byzantine church dedicated to the Prophet Elijah the Tishbite, located in the area of biblical Tishbe in Gilead.

Lebanon

Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa, Keserwan District. Monastery of Qozhaya,Wadi Qozhaya, Zgharta District. Monastery of Saint Maron, Annaya, Byblos District: Sanctuary of Saint Charbel. Monastery of Saint Joseph, Jrabta, Batroun District: Sanctuary of Saint Rafqa. Monastery of Saints Cyprian and Justina, Kfifan, Batroun District: Sanctuary of Saint Nimatullah Kassab. Qana Al Jaleel, Qana, Tyre District: the site where it is believed that Jesus Christ performed His first miracle, transforming water into wine at the wedding at Cana. (See Cana in the Holy Land section above.)

Romania

Iași: where over 1 million pilgrims come from all over Romania. Supposedly, neighboring Orthodox countries queued to touch the relics of Saint Paraskevi.

Russia

Diveyevo Monastery: the main shrine of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius: the main shrine of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. Pokrovsky Monastery: the main shrine of Saint Matrona of Moscow. Valaam Monastery: the main pilgrimage centre in northwest Russia.

Serbia

Djunis monastery, near Kruševac: a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Theotokos, Serbia's most visited shrine.

Syria