Local Identities and Transnational Cults within Europe delves into the multifaceted world of religious tourism and pilgrimage, highlighting how local-level pilgrimages can have significant impacts on both local communities and broader regional identities. Edited by Professor Fiorella Giacalone, this comprehensive volume explores the central role that ordinary people play in popularizing faith-based practices, thereby illustrating religious tourism as a profound expression of cultural identity.

The book uses a range of multidisciplinary, sociological, and ethnographic studies to trace the evolution of pilgrimage sites and saints. It includes practical case studies from various international perspectives, providing readers with a rich understanding of how these practices are shaped by cultural groups and contribute to the overall formation of culture and society.

Each chapter is complemented by discussion questions, encouraging engagement and further exploration into these important issues. This valuable resource offers an invaluable review of cultural identity and faith, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and local policymakers interested in the growth, development, and evolution of faith practices surrounding both contemporary and historical sites and saints.

With a print length of 176 pages, this book is published by CAB International under the CABI Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Series. It was released on May 23, 2018, with an ISBN-10 of 1786392526 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1786392527.