noun
holy city
A city considered sacred or of central religious importance, often a pilgrimage destination.
エルサレムはユダヤ教、キリスト教、イスラム教の宗教都市です。
Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
noun
city built around a religious center
A city whose development and identity are centered on a major church, temple, shrine, or similar institution; often used for places like Ise, Mecca, or the Vatican.
伊勢は古くから宗教都市として栄えてきた。
Ise has flourished as a religious city since ancient times.