ASPECTS OF INTERACTION OF GEOGRAPHY OF RELIGIONS AND TOURISM

Abstract

The object of the article describes the phenomenon and the concept of religious tourism as a communication tool between people of different cultures. The authors offer the possibility of studying religious tourism from the point of view of the geography of religions. At present, the geography of religions is a theory; it is necessary to use its analytical approaches in practical activities, in particular in tourism. This article considers the category of “holy place” as a potential tourist attractive territory. The excellent and most visited holy places are located in areas with high natural diversity.