Know About Croatia Holy Tours

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The holy land Croatia unfolds many pages of history with different pilgrimages located there. There are many organization that organizes great tours to this holy land for Europe visitors. Read on the article to know more about Croatia Holy Tours.

In the heart of Europe, lapped by the Adriatic Sea on its east, lies a land known for its an ancient religious heritage. This is Croatia, a country predominantly inhabited by Catholics, where you find saints being celebrated with solemn splendour and grandeur in gorgeous shrines, both ancient and recent. Pilgrims and sailors flock to the beautiful shrines of Croatia throughout the year, and especially during its important religious festivals.

The history of Croatia holy tours goes back to the dawn of Christianity as people undertook many pilgrimages in this beautiful land. The rise of Christian pilgrimages in Croatia coincides with the growth of exquisite shrines, chapels and centers of religious culture. Today, these tours are formalized, and you have many tour operators who offer comfortable and affordable custom packages to help make the most of the pilgrimages.

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... shrines have their own timetables and schedules for the top religious festivals. Some of the important Croatian traditional celebrations involve the Mother of God of Trsat on 10 May, and the Feast of the Assumption on 15 August. A month later, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 September draws thousands of pilgrims to participate in the pilgrimages.

August 15, the Feast of the Assumption is a great occasion to visit many of the popular Marian shrines in Zagreb, Rijeka and Krasno. If you want to avoid the large crowds, you can also visit these beautiful pilgrimage spots at other times of the year. During the Feast of the Assumption, the Marian shrines are thronged by Croatians in lively dresses, and many traditional songs, masses and parades take place. You often find fairs with an ancient tradition being celebrated during festivals. Rijeka has the Shrine of the Mother of God of Trast. Here, the Feast of the Assumption is marked by a popular fair that has been happening for centuries.

In the small town of Marija, the shrine dedicated to the Mother of God of Bistrica has a huge religious significance. Made purely of black wood, the ancient Marian statue has many legends and stories of miracles surrounding it. Ever since it was declared a national pilgrimage site in 1715, this shrine has become important. From the first Sunday after Easter right till October, this shrine organizes 50 pilgrimages every year. If you want to experience the peace of Nature and a holy tour in one go, the Shrine of the Mother of God at Lourdes is a great choice. This Marian shrine enjoys a gorgeous natural location at Veprić, surrounded by natural caves and a river. This shrine was established in 1908 by the bishop, Dr. Juraj Carić, and is popular today for its serene beauty.

The capital of the land, Zagreb is known for its fine shrines, altars and and monasteries of religious and cultural significance. Many Croatia holy tours start off at the capital and continue to explore places like Kutina, Aljmas and Pleternica. Redolent with myths, ancient chapels, religious songs and festivities, the faith of Croatia beckons anyone who wants to explore the sacred heritage of this European land.

The author of this article is associated with Blue Heart Travel LLC that organizes different tours including Medjugorje Holy Land Tours for the people.