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DEVIL’S TOWER

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Wyoming (1,559 m) – Sacred Mountain of the Lakota and Other Local Tribes Devil’s Tower is one of the most unique and amazing rock formations on Earth.  Formed by a highly unlikely combination of geological processes, the result is an immense monolith of mixed sedimentary rock that rises like a nearly vertical column from the surrounding plain.  Also known as the Brown Buffalo … [Read more...]

HUAYNA PICCHU & MACCHU PICCHU

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Peru (2,720 m, 2,430 m) – Secret Mountain Retreat of the Incan Emperors The two mountains known as Macchu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are among the most famous natural and historic sites in the Americas.  The former, recently designated as one of the New Seven Wonders, was the site of last secret palatial residence of the Incan Emperors.  The latter is the magnificent peak that … [Read more...]

MOUNT TARANAKI

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

New Zealand (2,518 m) – Sacred Mountain of the Maori Mount Taranaki is arguably the most prominent and famous geological features of New Zealand’s North Island.  An inactive stratavolcano, Taranaki is famous among geologists due to the fact that it has collapsed and reformed due to eruptions on at least five separate occasions, an extreme rarity.  Its name is Maori and means … [Read more...]

MOUNT COOK

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

New Zealand (3,754 m) – Sacred Mountain of the Maori and Highest Peak in New Zealand Mount Cook, located close to the center of New Zealand’s south island, is the tallest peak of this nation as well as the South Pacific.  It is also one of the most sacred places of the Maori tribesmen, and has been a place of religious pilgrimage since pre-European times.  It is named in honor … [Read more...]

PICO DE ORIZABA

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Mexico (5,636 m) – Sacred Mountain of the Aztecs and Other Local Tribes Pico de Orizaba, a dormant volcano, is the highest mountain in Mexico.  It last erupted in the 1800s.  A religiously and culturally important peak to pre-Columbian civilizations, the mountain was a site of worship and pilgrimage to various groups including the Totanacs, Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans.  Pico de … [Read more...]

MOUNT HUASCARAN

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Peru (6,768 m) – Sacred Incan Site Honoring Huascar Mount Huascaran is the tallest mountain in Peru, and one of the tallest mountains in the world when measured from the Earth’s polar axis.  Held to be sacred to the Incas, the mountain was named in honor of Huascar, who served as emperor during the 16th century.  Huascaran is the centerpiece of Huascaran National Park, which … [Read more...]

LYSA HORA

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Ukraine (N/A) – Mythical Home of Chernobog Lysa Hora is one of the most famous ancient sacred places in Eastern Europe.  Better known in English by the translation of its name, which means “Bald Mountain”, Lysa Hora has been immortalized in the popular imagination by the writings of Nikolai Gogol, the music of Modest Mussorgsky, and most famously by its prominent appearance in … [Read more...]

MOUNT AQRAA

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Syria/Turkey (1,709 m) – Sacred Pagan Site Mount Aqraa on the Mediterranean coast was an incredibly important site in ancient times.  Standing at one of the primary terminus points of the Silk Road, it was a landmark for both caravans and maritime travelers.  But it was most famous a religious center, and was the site of many temples and shrines from the time of the Canaanites … [Read more...]

MOUNT KAZBEK

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Georgia/Russia (2,535 m) – Sacred Pagan Site Mount Kazbek is one of the great mountains of the Caucasus region, and among the tallest mountains in both Russia and the nation of Georgia.  It is associated with the local mythology of the area, and may be related to Greek legends as well.  Although its name means “glacier”, the glacial coverage on the mountain is minimal due to … [Read more...]

MOUNT DAMAVAND

June 27, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Iran (5,610 m) – Sacred Pagan Persian Site Mount Damavand is a dormant volcano, the tallest volcano in mainland Asia and the highest mountain in Iran.  It has been considered a sacred mountain since before the arrival of the Abrahamic faiths in the region, and is closely associated with Zoroastrian mythology.  Damavand is also the iconic natural symbol of the modern-day nation … [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!

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WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

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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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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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