love Destinations Along the Way 1 Santiago de Compostela Spain Santiago de Compostela is one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage destinations, housing the tomb of Apostle Saint James the Greater and drawing millions of faithful since the 9th century. 2 Burgos Spain Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a vital pilgrimage stop on the Camino de Santiago, housing the tomb of El Cid and offering profound spiritual significance for Catholic pilgrims seeking history and divine beauty. 3 Innsbruck Austria Tyrol's alpine capital with the Maria Hilf painting, Maximilian's tomb, and Wilten's Rococo basilica. 4 Salzburg Austria Birthplace of Christianity north of the Alps, where St. Rupert founded monasteries and Mozart was baptized. 5 Mont-Saint-Michel France Mont-Saint-Michel is a majestic medieval abbey dedicated to Archangel Michael, serving as one of Europe's most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations for over a millennium. 6 Saint-Étienne-le-Laus France Site of the longest approved Marian apparitions in Church history, where Our Lady appeared to shepherdess Benoîte Rencurel for 54 years (1664-1718), drawing pilgrims seeking healing and reconciliation. 7 Rankweil Austria Vorarlberg's principal Marian sanctuary where pilgrims climb Liebfrauenberg to venerate a healing Madonna.
