People historically went on pilgrimages to various holy sites such as:
1. Mecca for Muslims
2. Jerusalem for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
3. Varanasi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh for Hindus
4. Lumbini for Buddhists
5. Santiago de Compostela for Christians
In addition to the holy sites, some people also went on pilgrimages to visit important monasteries and castles. The coastal areas were also popular for pilgrimages to shrines such as the Black Madonna of Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain.