Research Methods in the Geography of Pilgrimage

Authors

  • Izabela Sołjan Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Instytut Geografii i Gospodarki Przestrzennej
  • Elżbieta Bilska-Wodecka Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Instytut Geografii i Gospodarki Przestrzennej

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.15.1-2.06

Keywords:

geography of pilgrimage, research methods, pilgrimage, sanctuary, religious cult centre

Abstract

The aim of the article is to discuss the main research methods used in the geography of pilgrimage through an analysis based on already existing works published both in Poland and outside. The following groups of research methods were identified: those based on primary sources, those which refer to handwritten sources and iconographic materials, those based on secondary sources and, finally, cartographic methods

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2005-12-30

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How to Cite

Sołjan, Izabela, and Elżbieta Bilska-Wodecka. 2005. “Research Methods in the Geography of Pilgrimage”. Turyzm/Tourism 15 (1-2): 65-78. https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.15.1-2.06.