They went on pilgrimages to make sure that God would send them to heaven instead of hell.
because people thought pilgrimage was a way to say sorry to God if they have commited a sin. And the medicines were not very developed, by going to pilgrimage, they thought they could be cureed/ healed of their illness
Romanesque, basilica
well we are middle ages people! so how do we live with our animals?
There were holidays in the Middle Ages. They were mostly religious feasts, such as Christmas. Technically, every Sunday is a feast day and a holiday. People did not go on vacation, but the function of a vacation was fulfilled to a large degree by going on pilgrimage. A lot of people went on these, and there were shrines all over Europe that were destinations for pilgrimage. So people of poor means could leave home for a week or even months, with the blessings of the Church.
There was not a specific place to begin the pilgrimage. It was more about where it would end up. Many in the Middle Ages traveled to Jerusalem. The goal of a pilgrimage was to reach a holy site.
Usually a knight in the Middle Ages, who protects the royalty, land, and people.
They went on pilgrimages to make sure that God would send them to heaven instead of hell.
pilgrimage churches, Romanesque style churches built along pilgrimage routes.
because people thought pilgrimage was a way to say sorry to God if they have commited a sin. And the medicines were not very developed, by going to pilgrimage, they thought they could be cureed/ healed of their illness
Usually a knight in the Middle Ages, who protects the royalty, land, and people.
Romanesque, basilica
During the Middle Ages, the horse represented royalty. This was because usually only the wealthiest people could afford to ride horses.
Usually about 6:15 to 6:20 in the evening.
People would undertake a pilgrimage for many different reasons. They often desired to see and touch places and objects that were considered holy. Also, people visited holy sites as penance for having committed sin. Finally, people went on a pilgrimage just to travel.
well we are middle ages people! so how do we live with our animals?
There were holidays in the Middle Ages. They were mostly religious feasts, such as Christmas. Technically, every Sunday is a feast day and a holiday. People did not go on vacation, but the function of a vacation was fulfilled to a large degree by going on pilgrimage. A lot of people went on these, and there were shrines all over Europe that were destinations for pilgrimage. So people of poor means could leave home for a week or even months, with the blessings of the Church.