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Pilgrimages were made to shrines in many countries but the "great" pilgrimage was always to the sites in the holy land.
Holy sites to which pilgrims travel
A holy trip is a journey taken for religious or spiritual purposes to visit sacred sites, shrines, or places of worship. It is a way for individuals to deepen their connection with their faith and seek spiritual growth and enlightenment.
"Distant shrines" often refers to holy sites to which pilgrims travel.
A pilgrimage is a holy trip done by a person in or around a holy place. Like a pilgrimage to Mecca.
holy shrines
Every year, thousands of people embark on a pilgrimage to visit the holy sites of their faith.
Catholic people were told that if they prayed at holy places called shrines, they could be forgiven their sins or be cured of illnesses. This is why people took the risk of going on pilgrimages.
Muslims should make a pilgrimage to Mecca, their holy city.
Religious people go on pilgrimages holy sites to whih pilgrims travel
the most holy city is Ise, MieShinto holy places include shrines and mountains. The most important shrines are Ise-- the holiest shrine-- and Izumo-- the oldest shrine.The holiest and oldest Shrine in Shinto is in Ise in West Japan. That is about as close as they get to a holy city.
A journey to the Holy Land or Shrine is called a pilgrimage.