From pilgrimages to temples of worship, religion figures heavily in many tourist destinations. This weekend marks two important dates in two of the world’s major religions: Easter in the Christian faith and Passover in the Jewish faith. Whether you celebrate or not, it is likely that the following destinations are featured on trips around the globe:

• Churches and cathedrals in Europe
• The route of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
• Mosques of acclaim (See Islamic Sacred Sites)
• Buddhist temples of Asia (See Historical Buddhist sites)
• Festivals centred around religious holidays e.g. Christmas in Bethlehem, Easter in Ethiopia, Passover in Israel