Visiting some of Christianity's most important sites is now just a click away. From virtual tours to webcams it's all possible now thanks to technology. The Capuchin friars of San Giovanni Rotondo, in Italy, were the very first ones to embrace this new technology. 10 years ago, they agreed to install a webcam in the church, where the famous Padre Pio is buried.
Then in 2008, the Vatican jumped fully briefed with so called 'cibervisits.' As an example, one can see the Basilica's dome without going up its stairs. One can also require a virtual tour of St. Peter's Square, or see the place that the tomb of John Paul II is located. Then there's also a bird's eye take a look at the Vatican's Governatorate, or even a shot of Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope takes his yearly vacation.
From Rome one can possibly travel all the way to the Italian area of Assisi to visit the tomb of St. Francis. Only a click away, there's also Fatima in Portugal. There, a camera is installed in the small chapel where the Virgin appeared. Through that camera, one can also follow each of the celebrations taking place at the Shrine.
After Benedict XVI visited Lourdes, France in 2008, several cameras where installed so people could follow all of the celebrations up close. One can start to see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and even follow processions. Then from April to October, you can also take part in the procession of torches that happen at night.
In Bosnia, there's one more webcam installed in Medjugorje. From home, one can possibly see the pilgrims and even join in and pray the Rosary. But in addition to webcams, one can also take a virtual tour.
The tour itself can take visitors through every corner with the church. Then, just a mouse click away, one can travel to Spain to view the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat. From there one can see the St. Mary Plaza and like the view.
Through technology, vacation to Mexico is easier than ever. By having a camera one can visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is just about the most visited religious sites on the globe. The webcam has images of the company's top ten sites.
Brazil can be on the list with the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of the country.
The website allows a 360 degree tour of a temple that's almost as big as St. Peter's Basilica. Exactly the same applies to the largest church within the U.S: The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. From one's computer, one can see the spectacular ceiling tiles and read the explanations on several of its sculptures.
It's definitely the fastest way to travel and it's all for free. A whole world, just a look away.
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