Image Of The Day • An Island Of Faith

An Island Created By An Ancient Fisherman’s Pledge

Our Lady of the Rocks is a man-made island located in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. It was built by the local seamen who keep an ancient oath by local fishermen who found an icon of Madonna and Child while fishing in the bay. The tradition of throwing rocks into the sea continues to this day.

The island features a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which houses a collection of 68 Baroque-style paintings by Tripo Kokolja. There are also various artifacts and treasures, such as silver votive tablets and tapestries, on display inside the church. source

Our Lady of the Rocks is a popular destination in Montenegro, attracting visitors with its rich history, art, and scenic views of the bay. You can reach the island by boat from the nearby town of Perast.

The Over 1,000 Year Old Legend Of Lorelei

While cruising on the Rhine in Germany you’ll pass by a massive slate rock formation with statues associated with it. The rock itself and the statues are named Lorelei. The lower statue near the river is a bronze sculpture portraying the mythical siren Lorelei, who is said to have lured sailors to their doom on…

The Traditional Moroccan Guerrabs

People, places and captured moments selected from The Intentional Travelers photo collection. Shown here are traditional Moroccan water sellers. Known as a guerrab they are iconic cultural figures in historic Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fez. Traditionally attired in bright red djellaba (robe) and a large, ornate conical hat decorated with tassels, pom-poms, and shiny…

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