A holy place is a location that is considered sacred or spiritually significant. TEMPLE, CHURCH, CATHEDRAL, mecca, SANCTUARY, SHRINE, sanctum, ORACLE, TABERNACLE, MINISTER, MOSQUE, toledo, and house of prayer are all examples of holy places. A TEMPLE is a building dedicated to a deity or other religious figure. A CHURCH is a building used for Christian worship. A CATHEDRAL is a large and important CHURCH, typically the seat of a bishop. Mecca is a holy city in Saudi Arabia that is the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. A SANCTUARY is a place of refuge or safety. A SHRINE is a holy or sacred place, typically dedicated to a specific deity or person. A sanctum is a sacred or holy place, especially a private room or chamber in a TEMPLE or palace. An ORACLE is a person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion. A TABERNACLE is a SHRINE or receptacle housing a consecrated religious object. A MINISTER is a person authorized to conduct religious worship and ceremonies. A MOSQUE is a Muslim place of worship. Toledo is a city in central Spain that was once the capital of a great medieval kingdom. A house of prayer is a place of worship.