The Sanctuary of Lourdes, located in the town of Lourdes, France, is one of the most sacred and visited Marian destinations in the world. Its importance lies in the Marian apparitions that took place in 1858, when the Virgin Mary is said to have revealed herself to the young Bernadette Soubirous in the grotto of Massabielle. Since then, Lourdes has attracted millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual and physical healing, becoming a center of Marian devotion and a worldwide pilgrimage site.
The shrine is noted for its miraculous grotto, where the meetings between Bernadette and the Virgin Mary are believed to have occurred. Pilgrims seek the source of miraculous water that, according to tradition, has healing properties. In addition to the grotto, the sanctuary complex includes the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the Basilica of the Rosary, offering spaces for prayer, reflection and participation in liturgies. Lourdes has become a symbol of hope and faith for Catholics, highlighting its relevance as a spiritual destination on the Marian route.
- Address
1 Av. Mgr Théas, 65108 Lourdes, France - Web
https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/ - Visiting Hours
Everyday from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm. - What to see
Massabielle Grotto
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