09Apr2009
Travel Easter Eggs: Popular Religious Destinations
As we head into Easter weekend TripSay wanted to pass along a few suggestions if you’re looking at taking a religious themed vacation in the near future. Those celebrating Easter this weekend have many options for spiritual getaways in all parts of the world.
The most popular destination for Catholics is the Vatican City in Rome. Each year 18 million people visit the Holy See to pay a visit to the Pope’s residence, and if they’re lucky, see ‘his Holiness’ in person during his weekly blessing in St. Peter’s Square.
The Vatican City also offers many attractions for tourist such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum and guided tours of the Sistine Chapel.
If you’re headed to Paris, France this year, you might want to stop and take a look at the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral. 13 million people visit this historical landmark each year, which was built in 1250.
Jerusalem, Israel is another popular destination not only for Christians, but those of Jewish and Muslim faiths as well. Because it is visited by so many faiths, it is considered by many as the holiest city in the world.
If Israel is a little far for some travelers, Orlando, Florida is the home of a new religious based theme park called Holy Land. This unique park brings visitors back in time 2000 years to the land of the Bible with interactive shows and exact replicas of landmarks such as the Garden Tomb where the body of Jesus Christ was buried.
These are just a few examples of the many religious destinations around the world. Happy Easter everyone!
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