The Kaaba is the focal point of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
A multitude of pilgrims circumambulate (tawaf) Kaaba ESB Professional - Shutterstock
Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio in Serramonacesca, in the Majella National Park. Abruzzo (Italy) Giuma - Shutterstock
Its origin is connected to this Benedictine monastery and that it was originally a place of retreat and prayer
The cave-hermitage of Sant'Angelo in Lettomanoppello, in the Majella National Park. Abruzzo (Italy) Giuma - Shutterstock
Legends speak of “Saint Michael’s footprints” imprinted on the rock and sacred fabrics said to belong to him
Church of the Annunziata (del Barone) Courtesy Cammino della Pace
A deconsecrated medieval church that today houses an art museum
Church of Madonna delle Grazie Courtesy Cammino della Pace
A church with a small Lombard Neo-Romanesque façade made of stone
Church of St Donatus Courtesy Cammino della Pace
Renaissance church in the old town of Roccamorice dedicated to San Donato
Hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio - Italy Adwo - Shutterstock
This hermitage carved into the rock was used by the future Pope Celestine V
Reconstruction of Paleolithic village in Abruzzo (Italy) Angelo D'Amico - Shutterstock
Inhabited since 570,000 years ago, it served as a shelter for Homo erectus, hunter-gatherers who relied on stone tools for hunting large mammals.
Main façade of St Nicholas church essevu - Shutterstock
Renaissance church dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari and rebuilt after several earthquakes