Contemporary Significance of Medieval Pilgrimages

Abstract

This chapter investigates the phenomenon of medieval pilgrimages to mountain shrines and their contemporary revival as postmodern physical practices in rural settings. This growth encompasses both religious and secular pilgrimages, unveiling evolving social, economic, and cultural contexts. The research focuses specifically on the unique case of western Castellón and eastern Teruel in Spain, where pilgrimages to mountain shrines have been preserved. Fieldwork was conducted in the pilgrimages between 2017 and 2019, and the data were analyzed to find the motivations and meanings behind these pilgrimages. The findings shed light on the potential benefits that the recovery of pilgrimages can offer to rural communities, such as population stabilization and the promotion of cultural heritage.

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