The “pilgrim’s passport” is both a practical tool and a symbol of the journey, with roots in medieval Europe.
Credentials with stamps and a shell on the road to Santiago de Compostela Stig Alenas - Shutterstock
The pinecone as a symbol of strength and unity Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Ávila
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in the lead-up to the Xacobeo 2027 might receive a golden pinecone as a gift — an unexpected token of fraternity and camaraderie
St Ignatius of Loyola's Cave at Manresa (Spain Isacco - Shutterstock
Known as the place where Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his transformative retreat in 1522, the city has become a focal point for spiritual seekers.
Interior of the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, the most sacred place for all Orthodox Ethiopians in Aksum, Ethiopia. Dmitry Chulov - Shutterstock
According to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, the Ark was taken to Axum by Menelik I, the legendary son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
The Tiber River in Rome, showing the Tiber Island on the left and the Ponte Fabrizio (Pons Fabricius) at the center. The dome on the right is the principal synagogue of Rome. By Nicholas Hartmann - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
In 2016, the Wallenberg Foundation officially recognized the Fatebenefratelli Hospital as a sanctuary to persecuted individuals during the Holocaust.
Aerial view of the Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe ruins Framalicious - Shutterstock
The Great Zimbabwe’s enigmatic presence has inspired myths and legends over the centuries. Today it continues to inspire awe as a symbol of African heritage and resilience
Devotees visiting the Kumbh Mela festival in Pryagraj Denis.Vostrikov - Shutterstock
The Kumbh Mela, held once every 12 years, is a convergence of history, myth, and spiritual yearning. Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh, is home to the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of…
Beautiful scenery of the Nile on the front of Abu Simbel muratart - Shutterstock
For ancient travelers and pilgrims, Abu Simbel was a site of awe and devotion, drawing visitors from the Nile Valley and beyond to pay homage to the gods and the…
The alignments of Carnac, Brittany, France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. travellight - Shutterstock
Could these stones, erected between 4500 and 3300 BCE, have been part of a prehistoric pilgrimage route?