shrine
n. countablen. a holy place that people visit because it is connected to a god, a saint, or a famous person. You might also see a small shrine in someone's home to remember a family member who died.
n. a place of worship or a structure hallowed by its association with a sacred person, deity, or relic. Often serves as a site for pilgrimage or a memorial for a deceased individual.
Many people visit the shrine to pray for good health.
The local community built a small roadside shrine to honor the victims of the accident.
The cathedral houses a magnificent golden shrine containing the relics of the patron saint, attracting thousands of pilgrims from across the continent every summer.
Often takes the preposition 'to' when indicating the person or entity being honored.