Vacation is not only about not being at home, but also about recharging. There are places that give more than others just by their energy.
There are many spiritual destinations in Europe and Hungary that are special due to their historical and cultural significance. Here are five spiritual destinations that are both inside and outside the border.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
It is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the world, where the tomb of St. James the Apostle is located and has been visited by pilgrims for centuries. A place where history and spirituality intertwine.
Lourdes, France
The site of the Marian apparitions, where Bernadette Soubirous saw visions in 1858. Since then, Lourdes has been one of the most important destinations for Catholic pilgrims, where millions of people seek healing and spiritual renewal every year. Many inexplicable healings have taken place at the place of the apparition, so it is no wonder that it attracts many people.
Fatima, Portugal
It is also the site of apparitions of the Virgin Mary, where the Virgin first appeared to three children and there were five more apparitions in 1917. In addition to being an important place of pilgrimage since then, the Holy Trinity Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions also attract visitors.
Mount Athos, Greece
It is one of the holiest places in Orthodox Christianity, which is also called the Holy Mountain and where there are many monasteries. The mountain, open to men, is visited by many for spiritual immersion and meditation.
Pannon pile
The 1,000-year-old Benedictine abbey and its spiritual center are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The abbey has a rich historical and religious heritage. Almost even the air is imbued with spiritualism and energy.
Mátraverébély-Szentkút
One of Hungary's best-known pilgrimage sites, the famous Mary Shrine is also located here, where the Virgin Mary appeared. Thousands of pilgrims come to the spring and the church every year.
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