Changes in Religious Tourism in Poland at the Beginning of the 21st Century

Mróz Franciszek ()
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Mróz Franciszek: Pedagogical University of Krakow, Institute of Geography Department of Tourism and Regional Studies

Turyzm / Tourism, 2019, vol. 29, issue 2, 95-103

Abstract: This study presents changes in religious tourism in Poland at the beginning of the 21st century. These include the development of a network of pilgrimage centers, the renaissance of medieval pilgrim routes, the unflagging popularity of pilgrimages on foot as well as new forms using bicycles, canoes, skis, scooters, rollerblades and trailskates; along with riding, Nordic walking, running and so on. Related to pilgrimages, there is a growing interest in so-called ‘holidays’ in monasteries, hermitages and retreat homes, as well as a steady increase in weekend religious tourism. Religious tourists and pilgrims are attracted to shrines by mysteries, church fairs and religious festivals, in addition to regular religious services and ceremonies.

Keywords: religious tourism; pilgrimages; shrine; pilgrim routes; Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.18778/0867-5856.29.2.09

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