Philip Carr-Gomm tells the stories of 50 sacred sites across all five continents, including sites venerated by all of the world’s major religions. Ancient religions had holy sites, temples and groves, such as Delphi and Dodona in Greece. On the other side of the Eurasian landmass, the Buddha specifically recommended four sacred sites for his followers to visit. After Christ’s crucifixion, sites connected with his birth, death and resurrection became a magnet for Christian travellers.
