Could these stones, erected between 4500 and 3300 BCE, have been part of a prehistoric pilgrimage route?
The alignments of Carnac, Brittany, France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. travellight - Shutterstock
Treasury of Athens at Delphi saiko3p - Shutterstock
Delphi’s magnetic pull as a spiritual, cultural, and political destination mirrors many of the hallmarks of pilgrimage traditions.
Muslim pilgrims climb the Mount of light "Jabal An-Nour" where located the Hira cave. Nurlan Mammadzada - Shutterstock
Towering above the outskirts of Mecca, Mount Jabal al-Nour holds profound significance in Islamic history and spirituality.
American soldiers fighting near Monte Cassino, Italy United States Army in World War II: The War against Germany and Italy - Pictorial Record, Washington, D.C. 1988. Public Domain
Montecassino Abbey was on the verge of being lost in the 20th century, were it not for the courage of one man, as great as he was humble.
Stonehenge during sunset winter solstice Chuta Kooanantkul - Shutterstock
The convergence of pilgrimage, ritual, and burial practices at Stonehenge suggests it was an important site on Neolithic times
Looking at Azure Window in Gozo island, Malta NadyaEugene - Shutterstock
Malta, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and deep-rooted spiritual heritage, offers pilgrims a uniquely meaningful journey.
Monument La Ofrenda in Tepeyac Garden, work of Aurelio G.D. Mendoza Belikova Oksana - Shutterstock
Beyond religious significance, the Virgin of Guadalupe embodies values of hope, compassion, and dignity
Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica is opened every 25 years ReoromART - Shutterstock
When the ceremonial hammer strikes the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, it will signal more than the opening of a physical gateway. It will represent a symbolic path toward…
The Pontifical Basilica di San Nicola. St. Nicholas' Tomb in the crypt Kumpel - Shutterstock
The real Santa Claus tomb in Bari is a significant pilgrimage destination, drawing visitors worldwide to the Basilica di San Nicola.