Tag:building=shrine
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A building that was built as a shrine ![]() |
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Group: buildings |
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A building that was built as a shrine. Used in conjunction with
amenity=place_of_worship
, religion=*
and denomination=*
where it is in current use.
Buildings tagged with building=shrine
are at least large enough to hold a single standing person along with the contents of the shrine, though access might be restricted to just the operator. Many shrines can be much larger.
For gate-like structures(the 'torii' in the front right in the example photo on the right) that indicate sacred places, please do not tag as either barrier=gate
or as building=shrine
- they are neither.
Instead, use man_made=iljumun
, man_made=hongsalmun
, man_made=faibang
, or man_made=torii
.
For very small buildings, consider using historic=wayside_shrine
, especially if they are situated along a way or thoroughfare, hold an object of worship (related objects), and are not able to have a person enter because of their small size.