sanctuary

nouns

a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
sanctuary
is a type of (narrower)
any area set aside for a particular purpose
"who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the White House"
place, property
a shelter from danger or hardship
asylum, refuge, sanctuary
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
bema, chancel, sanctuary