Sacred places are places of religious or spiritual significance. Holies, altars, sanctums, sancta, and shrines are all examples of sacred places. Holies are places that are considered to be especially holy or sacred. Altars are places where religious ceremonies are performed. Sanctums are places of privacy or seclusion, often used for religious purposes. Sancta are places that are considered to be holy or sacred. Shrines are places that are dedicated to a particular deity or saint.