These Places Are Being Hailed as the Most Sacred on Earth

There are many places that have garnered respect for having great historical and spiritual significance. People travel from all over the world to see these places and feel the spirituality there. Travel, itself, is a spiritual practice. Immersing yourself in a new culture and experiencing different places is good for the soul. Some places are special to certain religious and spiritual groups based on history while others are prolific for energy and vibrations. If you’re looking to expand your mind and tap into your spirituality, here’s a list of some of the most spiritual places on earth.

The Camino de Santiago is a hiking trail in Spain that the pilgrims used to reach the city in northern Spain where Saint James is buried. Many years later, millions of Christians traveled to the same trail because they believed they would be saved from purgatory in the afterlife.

Varanasi is known as the “Spiritual heart of India” and is rich with culture and history. It is said to be the birthplace of Buddhism and is a popular destination for Buddhists and Hindus to pray, even today.

Cape Reinga is the “leaping place of the spirits”. Tradition says that the recently deceased Maori people departed earth and entered the afterlife here. Cape Reinga is a beautifully well kept area with lush green cliffs and pure blue oceans. You can look out for miles across the clear water.

The Dead Sea (which is actually a lake by the way) is the lowest elevation on earth at 1290 feet below sea level. The minerals found there are used for many medical treatments, so it is widely regarded as one of the most healing places on earth. The magnesium, potassium, calcium, and salts found there have been used to heal anything from skin rashes to arthritis.