Sacred Sites and Spiritual Landmarks

This collection showcases Sabah's diverse religious landscape, featuring significant architectural landmarks from the floating Kota Kinabalu City Mosque with its blue and gold dome to the hilltop Puu Jih Shi Buddhist Temple in Sandakan, which offers panoramic views of Sandakan Bay. The list includes the modern Sacred Heart Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, alongside traditional Chinese temples like the Lord Bao Temple and various local village mosques and churches that reflect the spiritual heritage of the region's communities.

Sacred Sites and Spiritual Landmarks — Kartta

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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is the second main mosque for the city of Kota Kinabalu in Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, after the…

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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, and the seat of its current archbishop, John…

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Puu Jih Shi Buddhist Temple

A prominent hilltop temple in Sandakan featuring ornate Chinese architecture, golden statues, and panoramic views of the Sulu Sea.

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Fuk Tek Kung Temple

A traditional Chinese temple dedicated to the deity Tua Pek Kong, serving the local community.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church Kampung Rangalau

Local Christian place of worship serving the Seventh-day Adventist community in the Tamparuli district.

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Anglican Church (St Patrick)

Anglican parish church located in Tawau, catering to the local Christian congregation.

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St. Dominic Catholic Church

Catholic parish church and community center located in Lahad Datu.

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Catholic Church Santo Martin

Catholic church serving the local community in the Telupid district.

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masjid kampung bingkul

Local village mosque serving the Muslim community in the Beaufort district.

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Masjid Kampung Tambulion

Sunni mosque located in the Kota Belud district, serving local villagers.

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Surau Nurul Yaqin

Islamic prayer hall located in the Tuaran district.

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Lord Bao Temple

Chinese temple in Sandakan dedicated to Justice Bao, a Song dynasty official celebrated for his integrity and judicial fairness.

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Surau Al Furqan

Local Islamic prayer hall located in the Sandakan region.

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