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CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

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MISSION SANTA BARBARA – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

MISSION SANTA BARBARA – PICTURE GALLERY

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MISSION CARMEL – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

MISSION CARMEL – PICTURE GALLERY

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HOLY VIRGIN CATHEDRAL, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

HOLY VIRGIN CATHEDRAL, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

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REDWOOD FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California The Redwood Forest is home to large numbers of sequoia redwood trees, the largest trees (and also among the oldest and largest living things) on Earth.  Located in a series of four parks (one national, three state), the redwoods here soar hundreds of feet into the sky and date back thousands of years.  Collecticely the Redwood Forests are a UNESCO World Heritage … [Read more...]

YOSEMITE FALLS

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in the United States and one of the most famous natural sites in the American national park system.  Consisting of two drops separated by cascades, Yosemite Falls tower at nearly half a mile in height.  It is one of the signature attractions of Yosemite National Park and one of the most popular destinations for tourists in … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO BAY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California San Francisco Bay is one of the largest natural harbors on the Pacfic Coast of the Americas.  Actually consisting of several large, interconnected bodies of water, San Francisco Bay is one of the most important waterways on the west coast of the United States.  Surrounded by both densely developed cityscapes (largely to the south) and pristine wilderness (largely … [Read more...]

EL CAPITAN

June 26, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

California (2,308 m) – World’s Most Popular Rock Climbing Destination El Capitan is one of the largest granite monoliths in the Western United States and the most famous feature of Yosemite National Park.  Famous for its nearly vertical rock faces, El Capitan was once deemed impossible to climb.  However, many of its surfaces have been conquered in the last half century, and … [Read more...]

MOUNT SHASTA

June 15, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

California (4,322 m) – Largest Volcano by Volume in North America Mount Shasta is an immense, dormant stratavolcano and one of the tallest peaks in the state of California.  One of the most active volcanoes in the western United States, it erupts on average every six centuries, with the last eruption being about two hundred years ago.  Shasta is one of the tallest mountains in … [Read more...]

GREAT DICKENS FAIR

October 16, 2014 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

GREAT DICKENS FAIR

San Francisco, California Every year, in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the San Francisco Cow Palace Exhibition Hall in San Francisco is transformed into a 19th-century London neighborhood, where entertainers and guests frolick in Victorian holiday splendor.  From the dining establishments to the merchant stalls to the live entertainment and strolling … [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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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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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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