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710 Saints of Italy; Pilgrim Trails; Holy Bones

Travel with Rick Steves

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The Power of Community in a Muslim Pilgrimage Destination in Turkey

Istanbul is a pilgrimage destination whereas the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are cruise ship destinations more so. There was definitely an air of prayer and calm as opposed to gawking. I mean it was just a real feeling of community. Community, conviviality and also a conservative sort of Muslim fundamentalism.

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