Changes in religious tourism in Poland at the beginning of the 21st century

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ID6131816
AuthorsFranciszek Mróz (0000-0001-6380-387X, Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume29
Issue2
Pages95-103
Publication date2019-12-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTuryzm/Tourism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0867-5856 • E-ISSN: 2080-6922
PublisherUniwersytet Lodzki (University of Lodz) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.18778/0867-5856.29.2.09
OpenAlexW2995752675
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited2

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

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