The Wieskirche: The Pilgrimage Church of Wies
When a wooden statue of Jesus was apparently seen weeping tears in the 18th century, a grand church was needed to house the icon for the pilgrims that descended.
religion
Drugs, human sacrifice and art
Discovering an ancient culture where drugs and human sacrifice were all part of the spiritual connection to nature.
This is nothing like my university dorm
It seems an odd place for a bunch of university students to live – an 11th century heritage-listed castle. But somehow it works!
The oldest church in Serbia
The ancient capital of Serbia, Stari Ras, lives on with several old religious buildings which are now protected by the World Heritage List.
A monastery cut into a cliff
The Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro is the most important pilgrimage site in the country. For obvious reasons, it’s also drawing in the tourists.
The long road to the monastery
The Studenica Monastery is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important religious sites in Serbia. So why do they make it so hard to get to?