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Did you know that you can see Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes from the Sistine Chapel not only in the Vatican, but also in Częstochowa? We invite you to a unique multimedia exhibition, which gives you the opportunity to take a closer look at this famous work of Renaissance art.

This winter, the Municipal Tourist Information Centre of Częstochowa is taking part in our "Ask me about the Shrines of Europe" campaign so visit us there! Get all the information about the association, help yourself to sweets or take a small gift from Shrines of Europe. Do not hesitate, just come and visit us in Częstochowa!

High summer. And if it's summer, there are outdoor events. Summer festivals have become a must-see during every vacation. The emotions after the festival in Portugal have not yet subsided, and we are already inviting you to another unique event. The Frytka Off festival will take place on July 27 in Częstochowa.

This year, a unique Europe Day celebration took place in Lourdes, organized by the City of Lourdes and the Blue Star Association. A large group from Częstochowa took part in this great celebration of Europe. There were concerts, meetings with authors, discussion panels and film screenings. See our report from this event.

In recent days, young people from Lourdes and Altötting - participants of the project "Citizens of Europe today and tomorrow" - visited Częstochowa. This was the next phase of the project that, initiated by Lourdes, was continued first in Altötting and now in Częstochowa. Once again, young people met to talk about their most important issues, i.e. the climate crisis, new technologies and European identity.

The greatest treasure of the Jasna Góra Sanctuary in Częstochowa is the Miraculous Image of Our Lady thanks to which Jasna Góra became one of the largest Marian sanctuaries in Poland already in the 15th century. This painting is one of the most famous images of Our Lady in the world, clearly associated with Poland and Częstochowa.

Every year Shrines of Europe emphasize the uniqueness of the holiday season. Christmas fairs are organized and interesting cultural and entertainment events are presented for residents, pilgrims and tourists in all the sanctuary towns. Today we want to tell you about some of them. Because it's always worth being with Shrines of Europe, but especially now - during this special Christmas time.

In the previous article, we encouraged you to visit Mariazell this fall. And today we learned that a group of young people from Częstochowa decided to visit this unique place on the map of Austria during their trip to Styria in the last days of September this year. And it was a really great idea!

For all the tourists and pilgrims who come to the city in large numbers, as well as those who stay in the city during the summer, Częstochowa has a lot to offer during the holiday season.

It would be a really great idea to go to one of the Shrines of Europe cities on two wheels...

On May 27, the opening of the photography exhibition "Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality" took place.

Welcome to the new website of the Shrines of Europe Association, where you will find information about the cities - sanctuaries of Europe - the most important centers of Marian worship on the Old Continent.