Pilgrimage route
WHS that cover a pilgrimage ROUTE / ROAD / TRAIL
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Bethlehem | ||
| Central Highlands | Adam's Peak | |
| Champaner-Pavagadh | "Considered as the most important element of the place and the ‘soul of Champaner’ is the Patha, or pilgrims route. The city’s life and development were always closely linked with the pilgrim’s road. It climbs from the plateau to the top of Pavangadh hill, consisting of thousands of steps and all kinds of decorative and functional structures along it." (AB ev) | |
| Fujisan | Yoshida Ascending Route (see red line at link) | |
| Historic Jeddah | "Historic Jeddah had a symbolic role as a gate to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims reaching Arabia by boat since the 7th century AH when the 3rd Caliph Othman ibn Affan made it the official port of Makkah." (Official description) | |
| Kii Mountain Range | Three main pilgrimage routes: Omine Okugakemichi, Kumano Sankeimichi, Koyasan Choishmichi | |
| Mount Emei, including Leshan Giant Buddha | Pilgrimage route to the peak | |
| Mount Taishan | Pilgrimage route to the peak | |
| Old City of Jerusalem | Via Dolorosa | |
| Route of Santiago de Compostela | Way of St. James | |
| Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France | Way of St. James | |
| Santiago de Compostela | Part of old town area is covered the Camino de Compostela | |
| The Porticoes of Bologna | Portico devotional di San Luca | |
| Val d'Orcia | Via Francigena (Nomination file, p. 57-58) | |
| Via Appia | During the Middle Ages it was used by pilgrims who came to Rome to visit the grave of Saint Peter. |
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