Pilgrimage Collection (#10)

Jews at the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
The Wailing Wall (also known as the Western Wall, Kotel, or, in Islam the Buraq Wall) is an ancient limestone wall located in Jerusalem

Millicent Fawcett speaking at end of pilgrimage march, 1913
Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929), suffragist and early feminist, co-founder of Newnham College, Cambridge, and president of the moderate National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)

Canterbury Tales - The Shipman
The Shipman, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Nuns Priest
The Nuns Priest, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Portail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Portail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851

Lourdes, France - Bernadette Soubirous house
Lourdes, France - The home of Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879), venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church for her visions. Date: circa 1910

Belgium, Bruges, bronze seashell marking of the Camino de Santiago religious pilgrimage route

Italy, Umbria. The little village of Campello Alto near Trevi seen from the pilgrimage path of the Via di Francesco

Ireland, Co. Mayo, Westport, Murrisk, Croagh Patrick Holy Mountain and Sheebeen public House
Ireland, Co.Mayo, Westport, Murrisk, Croagh Patrick Holy Mountain and Sheebeen public House

Alta Badia, Bolzano province, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe. The pilgrimage church La Crusc and the La Crusc refuge at sunrise

The basilica sanctuary of Maria Santissima Addolorata, Castelpetroso, province of Isernia, Molise, Italy

Mount Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock) at sunset, Mon State, Myanmar, Asia

The white facade of Heiligwasser Church on a snowy day, Igls, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman near Schwangau, Allgeau Alps, Schwangau near Fuessen, Alps, Allgeau, Bavaria, Germany

France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Correze, Collonges-la-Rouge, aerial view of the red village

South Asias largest Eid-ul-Fitr Congregation held in Gor-e-Shahid Boro Math, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

Schwangau, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. The pilgrimage church of Saint Coloman. In the background the Gehrenspitze in the Tannheim mountains

europe, Italy, Latium. View of the monastery of Santa Scolastica and the town of Subiaco

europe, Italy, Latium. On the pilgrimage of St. Benedict near to Subiaco

St. Peters Basilica seen from St. Peters Square, Vatican City

A member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard with halberd, St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City

Valadier Temple in a cave, Marche region, Central Italy. (MR)

Ganga Aarti ceremony, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Lazfons, Chiusa, Bolzano district, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe. The pilgrimage church Latzfonser Kreuz with view to the Dolomites

Libyans attend an Eid al-Fitr prayer in Tripoli August 31, 2011. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (LIBYA - Tags: RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Muslim women pray in front of the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, during Laylat al-Qadr in Jerusalems Old City June 21, 2017

Hindu devotees climb the steps to Batu Caves during Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 24, 2016. REUTERS/Olivia Harris TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Muslim pilgrims walk on roads as they head to cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina on the first day of Eid al-Adha

An aerial view of the tents of Muslim pilgrims on the second day of Eid al-Adha in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, during the annual haj pilgrimage September 13, 2016

Salisbury Cathedral celebrates the beginning of Advent with a candle lit service and procession, " From Darkness to Light", in Salisbury, Britain November 27, 2015

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a play ground in the suburb of Sale, Morocco June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Women and girls queue outside a charity food distribution center to get the iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan in Sanaa, Yemen May 22, 2018. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

A general view of camps for pilgrims where they stay during the annual haj pilgrimage is seen in Mina, Saudi Arabia, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 10, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Lithuania, Central Lithuania, Siauliai, Hill of Crosses, religious pilgrimage site

Fishermen on the frozen Volkhov River with Nikolsky monastery in the background, Staraya Ladoga, Leningrad Region, Russia

Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery, Tikhvin, Leningrad region, Russia

Church of St. John the Baptist in winter, Staraya Ladoga, Leningrad region, Russia

Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Ribatejo, Fatima catholic sanctuary, huge rosary sculpture at the entrance to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity; with the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in the distance

Portugal, Douro, Lamego, Nossa Senhora dos Remedios sanctuary at dusk

Traditional big-headed masks of Minho at the historical centre of Viana do Castelo. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal

Gold necklace and traditional costume of Minho. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal. Viana do Castelo

Europe, italy, Tuscany. Hiking on the Via Francigena

europe, Italy, Umbria. View from Todi to the pilgrimage church Santa Maria della Consolazione

Europe, italy, Tuscany. View of Pontremoli

Spain, Castile and Doorway of Saint Mary of Burgos cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage site

Spain, Castile and Leon, Burgos, Plaza de Santa Maria and Saint Mary of Burgos cathedral; UNESCO World Heritage site

Spain, Castile and Leon, Burgos, Santa Maria Gateway

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Embarking on a spiritual journey, pilgrims from all walks of life traverse the ancient path known as El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Castile, Spain. This pilgrimage road, steeped in history and tradition, has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals seeking solace and enlightenment. In Chaucer's timeless work "The Canterbury Tales, " Pauline Baynes beautifully captures the essence of these pilgrims' tales. Just like them, modern-day travelers embark on their own odyssey along the El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, each with their unique stories to share. Arriving at the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain is an awe-inspiring moment for every pilgrim. The grandeur and spirituality that permeate this sacred space leave visitors humbled and filled with reverence. Across continents lies another revered pilgrimage site - the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Nestled by Amrit Sagar lake (the pool of nectar), it serves as a symbol of unity and equality among Sikhs worldwide. Devotees gather here to seek inner peace amidst its serene surroundings. Sir Richard Francis Burton once said that "pilgrimage leads us beyond ourselves. " Indeed, this sentiment resonates deeply when witnessing devotees congregating before the Sikhs Golden Temple or exploring Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro. These places exude an aura of tranquility that transcends worldly concerns. As twilight descends upon Rocamadour along El Camino de Santiago route in Lot Department, France; one can't help but be captivated by its mystical charm. This picturesque pilgrimage town offers solace to weary souls seeking respite from their arduous journey. Farther east lies Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu Valley - a beacon of serenity amid Nepal's bustling capital city.