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Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae
Willem Blaeu
Aniou
Gerhard Mercator
From the Appendix Atlas 1636-1680
The Holy Land in Old Prints and Maps
Zev Vilnay
This image of the city of Jerusalem shows the holy city as it would have appeared in the 16th century. The book can be found here.
The Voiage and Travayle of Sir John Mandeville, Knight
These illustrations depict some of John Mandeville’s most outlandish descriptions of men and beasts. Such fanciful details have caused many to…
Little Guide to Rome: For the Pilgrims of the Twentyfifth Jubilee
Comitato centrale per l'Anno Santo
This guidebook was created specifically for travelers making a pilgrimage to Rome in honor of a Holy Year. It includes general tourist information and…
Auto Routing Chart of the North American Highways
National Chart Company
This travel tool allowed vacationers to see different routes to their destination by spinning the wheels along the outside.
One Thousand Roads to Mecca
Michael Wolfe
This map shows a variety of historical paths used by Middle Eastern pilgrims to reach Mecca. This image can be found in this book.
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