Asylum
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A place of safety The protection, physical and legal, afforded by such a place. A place of protection or restraint for one or more classes of the disadvantaged, especially the mentally ill.
Example sentence: A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.
Sanctuary
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A place of safety, refuge or protection.An area set aside for protection.A state of being protected, asylum.The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
Example sentence: There's an inherent thing in me where, if things are going too smooth, I'll sabotage the hell out of them, just to make the music more of a sanctuary.