Religious landmarks draw pilgrims to Mexico and the Vatican

Religious sites and historical architecture continue to draw significant devotion and interest. In Mexico, millions of pilgrims travel to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited site of its kind globally, to seek spiritual connection and intercession through the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary.

In Vatican City, the architectural legacy of the Renaissance and Baroque periods remains central to the site's history. The basilica features the dome designed by Michelangelo and Bernini’s bronze Baldacchino, which stands over the tomb of Saint Peter. The site marks the historical transition of Christianity from a persecuted faith to the official religion of the Roman Empire.