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GLASTONBURY TOR – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

GLASTONBURY TOR – PICTURE GALLERY

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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL – PICTURE GALLERY

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GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

July 31, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Ireland The Giant’s Causeway is one of the world’s most amazing rock formations.  Made up of tens of thousands of basalt columns, many of which form perfect geometric shapes, the causeway is steeped in Celtic legends.  It is also hands down one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Ireland.  The Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large … [Read more...]

FINGAL’S CAVE

July 31, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Scotland Fingal’s Cave is possibly the world’s most famous sea cave.  Located on the west coast of Scotland, it has a place in Galiec mythology that is related to the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland.  The cave has appeared in numerous works of fiction, and it has been immortalized in music.  One of the natural treasures of Scotland, it is a hugely popular tourist destination, … [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...]

CROAGH PATRICK

June 26, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Ireland (764 m) - Sacred Celtic and Early Christian Site Croagh Patrick is Ireland’s other great pagan-Christian mountain. Located close to the westernmost point in Europe with a view of the North Atlantic, it was long associated with pagan sun worship.  It later became a base for St. Patrick, and its name means “St. Patrick’s Stack”.  Unlike Slieve Donard, Croagh Patrick … [Read more...]

SLIEVE DONARD

June 26, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Ireland (850 m) – Sacred Celtic and Early Christian Site Slieve Donard is the tallest mountain in Northern Ireland and one of the chief peaks associated with Celtic mythology in the British Isles.  It also played a role in early Christian history in Ireland, and its name means “Donard’s Mountain” in honor of the saint who once preached there.  Slieve Donard was one of the key … [Read more...]

BEN NEVIS

June 26, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Scotland (1,344 m) – Highest Peak in the British Isles Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in the British Isles, and one of the definitive peaks of the Scottish Highlands.  Located in north-central Scotland, it has long been a symbolic landmark and rallying point for this ancient Celtic stronghold.  The name is Gaelic and roughly translates to Mountain of Heaven. Nevis was … [Read more...]

BATTLE OF NASEBY (NASEBY BATTLEFIELD)

December 9, 2015 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Naseby, England (1645 AD) The Battle of Naseby was the most important engagement of the English Civil Wars, and the first truly great victory of a rebellion against an entrenched royal government in post-medieval Europe.  Naseby ultimately led to the overthrow of King Charles I and the House of Stuart, as well as the rise of the Parliament and the House of Commons as the key … [Read more...]

BATTLE OF TOWTON (TOWTON BATTLEFIELD)

December 8, 2015 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Towton, England (1461 AD) The Battle of Towton was the decisive engagement of the War of the Roses, and arguably the largest battle ever fought on English soil.  It was also one of the bloodiest, with very heavy casualties on both sides.  Although the war would continue to drag on for a further two decades, Towton essentially marked the downfall of the ruling Lancaster family … [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

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5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

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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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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