Questions relating to religious culture, religious architecture, etc.
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When will the Sistine Chapel open after the Papal Conclave?
The Sistine Chapel is now closed for visitors.
When will it reopen after a pope is elected?
My question is does anyone know how many days after the conclave is done, it is re-opened?
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Is it wise to pretend to be Christian to safely travel through the US?
In this Economist blog it is stated:
In the most religious parts of America, it is tough being a secular teenager. Many of the kids at Camp Quest say that, at school, they either keep quiet about ...
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Is it possible see the interiors of the Dome of the Rock?
Is it possible to visit Dome of the Rock for non-muslim tourists these days?
Last time I tried was in 2005, and back then it wasn't.
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How does one visit a cult leader Vissarion?
This is perhaps a strange question but I'm curious if anyone knows more about it or if there's any chance someone here has been there. Somewhere in Siberia is a religious cult leader of the name ...
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What are some non-Indian and non-Middle Eastern Sufi destinations around the world?
What are some Sufi destinations around the world where Sufi dervishes live, like Buddhist monks, in a group?
Are there Sufi destinations in Turkey, China, Russia, Europe or any other part of the ...
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Where can I see this Darth Vader church?
Recently, I saw a picture that shows a Darth Vader bust:
It seems to be a church or something similar. For me it looks like a big fake, but my friend swears that this is not photoshopped. ...
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Do I have to be Catholic to visit the Vatican City?
Are only Catholics/Christians allowed to visit the Vatican?
If not, can the non-Catholics access the same areas as Catholics?
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Easter breakfast in Chennai
Where can I get a traditional Easter breakfast in Chennai? Is it possible to get it in some sort of restaurant that caters to foreign tourists?
For those that don't know, it usually consists of ...
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Bosnia during Easter
I'm looking to go somewhere over the Easter Break (06/04/12 -09/04/12) where I won't be affected by shops, attractions and services such as trains closing, will I be affected by such things in Bosnia ...
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Sacred mountains in Japan?
I read about a sacred mountain in Japan that was not Fuji. You know - the kind with monasteries all around and nice hiking in the hills. So now I wonder if this is a common concept in Japan? And what ...
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Which countries are “Muslim countries”?
In the question about drinking beer in Dubai it arose that the term "Muslim country" can be seen as one where the laws of the country are affected by the rules of the religion (like Dubai), whereas ...
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Detailed information about the Habo church
A friend of mine is currently studying in Skövde, Sweden. The weekend after this one he is going to Jönköping for a short vacation. I was helping him to find some information about Jönköping but we ...
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Name this church in Moscow, please?
I'm trying to type up my notes of Moscow, and can't seem to find the name of this church I took a photo of. After using google image search, however, I refound a photo of it at this location so have ...
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Are there any standard clothing restrictions when visiting mosques?
I know from visiting many catholic churches that many require knees and shoulders to be covered, so dressing appropriately is essential for hassle-free travel. Are there similar rules that might apply ...
