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LAKE BAIKAL

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Russia Lake Baikal is one of the world’s greatest record-setting lakes.  The seventh largest lake in the world by surface area, it is the deepest in the world with a depth of over a mile, the largest by volume, and possibly the oldest lake in continual existence with an estimated age of twenty five million years.  It is also one of the great natural sites of Russia and the … [Read more...]

DEAD SEA

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Israel/Jordan The Dead Sea is one of the most famous lakes in the world, thanks to its location at the heart of the Biblical Holy Land.  Actually a salt lake, the Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on the surface of the Earth, and is so saline that it cannot support life.  Many places of Biblical interest can be found along the shores of the lake, making it a must-see … [Read more...]

LAKE NAKURU

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Kenya Lake Nakuru is the showpiece lake of the great Rift Valley that sprawls across East Africa.  A relatively small body of water, at least compared many of the rift’s other lakes (especially nearby Lake Victoria), it is nevertheless one of the most picturesque and among the most visited.  Abounding with wildlife year round, it is particularly famous for its giant population … [Read more...]

PLITVICE LAKE

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Croatia Plitvice Lake (technically lakes) is a a region of magnificent lakes, canyons, waterfalls and forests that is considered to be among the most beautiful places in Europe. The lakes are routinely numbered among the most breathtaking in the world, and draw huge numbers of visitors every year.  The entire area is encompassed in Plitvice Lake National Park which is also a … [Read more...]

LAKE GARDA

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Italy Lake Garda is one of the great mountain lakes of the Alps.  Somewhat less famous than the neighboring (and more glamorous) Lake Como, Lake Garda is nevertheless considered by many to be the more beautiful of the two.  This is perhaps in part due to the fact that Lake Garda is larger and less developed (and less glitzi). The beautiful Alpine lake region of Northern Italy … [Read more...]

LAKES OF KILLARNEY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Ireland The Lakes of Killarney are a trio of magnificent lakes in County Kerry that are not only beautiful but part of Ireland’s rich and mysterious ancient history.  Consisting of Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake, the lake district supports a rich ecology and is popular with vacationers as well as those interested in Irish history.  The lakes are all part of … [Read more...]

LAKE TITICACA

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Bolivia/Peru Lake Titicaca is one of the world’s most famous bodies of water, and it holds several records. First and foremost, it is the world’s highest lake that is considered navigable (its surface level is at 12,507 feet in elevation).  It is also the largest and deepest body of fresh water in South America.  Finally it is one of the coldest major freshwater lakes in the … [Read more...]

LAKE TAHOE

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California/Nevada Lake Tahoe is the largest lake outside of the Great Lakes in the United States, as well as one of the deepest.  One of the most popular lake vacation destinations in the country, the shores of Tahoe are home to resorts, casinos and protected wilderness areas.  Large numbers of visitors flock to Lake Tahoe year-round (even winter, when skiing in the … [Read more...]

CRATER LAKE

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*Oregon Crater Lake of Oregon is possibly the most beautiful crater lake in the world, as well as the deepest lake in the United States.  Formed by the collapse of Mount Mazama in prehistoric times, it is a stand alone lake, fed only by precipitation.  One of the most popular natural sites in Oregon, it is the namesake attraction of Crater Lake National Park. Of every major … [Read more...]

PEYTO LAKE

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Canada Peyto Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in the Canadian Rockies, which is saying a lot.  Fed by glaciers, sediments that flow into the lake every summer give it a highly unusual and magnificent turquoise color.  Peyto Lake is one of the must-see destinations located within Canada’s Banff National Park. The area in what is now Banff was first discovered over … [Read more...]

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Welcome to The Complete Pilgrim(TM)! This site, created by Howard Kramer, is a combination travel blog and online guide to the world's greatest sites of religious interest (with some historic and recreational places thrown in for good measure). All written content has been originally researched and produced and is provided free for public research and enjoyment. Thank you for visiting!

Site of the Week

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

Wittenberg, Germany The … [Read More...]

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5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

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by Glory Ali The City of Brotherly Love offers tons to see and do and get this, it’s FREE. That’s right you heard it right it’s FREE. Click here for complete article  

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

by Mary Neuhauser President Trump recently announced his intentions to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, thereby recognizing Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief overview of what this decision means and why it matters. Click here for […]

Photo of the Week

BASILICA OF ST. DENIS

Last month, I visited one of the most fascinating churches I have ever been to, the almost completely ignored Basilica of St. Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris.  Almost every French monarch is buried here, and almost nobody goes here.  Here are some pics I took:

Basilica of St. Denis

Tomb of Clovis

Tomb of Clovis

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Royal Tombs

Royal Tombs

The Crypt

The Crypt

 

 

 

 

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About the Author

Howard Kramer is the creator and author of The Complete Pilgrim. He first took an interest in religious sites in his early twenties when traveling through Italy after college. In the two decades since he has traveled to more than two dozen countries and almost every state, visiting and photographing hundreds of the world’s greatest churches, synagogues and other places of religious interest. Howard has been writing about religious sites for the better part of the last decade, and The Complete Pilgrim is the culmination of years of his work and passion.

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