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Altötting has been a magnet for centuries for those seeking peace and spiritual retreat. At its heart lies the Schatzkammer – a treasury where faith emerges, and every detail carries history. It is a space where access is readily available and offers almost immediate access to Europe's spiritual heritage.

In the heart of Styria, at the foot of the picturesque Alps, lies a place that has attracted crowds of pilgrims and tourists for centuries – the Sanctuary of Our Lady in Mariazell. Here stands a small, simple, yet majestic statue known as Magna Mater Austriae, which has united people of different passions, languages, and nationalities for centuries.

Incense production in Altötting is a combination of centuries of tradition and passion, thanks to which the craftsmanship process makes each product unique in terms of scent and spiritual meaning. Its scent has something mystical about it, but often it helps us to simply relax. Learn about the history of incense from Altötting.

Loreto is a town of extraordinary charm and importance, which for seven hundred years has attracted travelers and pilgrims from all over the world, who come here to pray in the famous Holy House. The city is a must-see for believers, for those interested in religious architecture, for lovers of the seaside climate and beautiful views.

November has arrived. One of those less pleasant months of the year – the days are getting shorter, it is cold and dark. November days will certainly brighten up our evenings spent at home, under a blanket, with a cup of warm cocoa, brightened by the glow of candles. Exactly – candles. Where did the tradition of burning them actually come from? Have you ever wondered about it?

Few other pilgrimage sites in the world can boast as rich a history as Mariazell. This small town in Austria is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe, attracting thousands of believers each year to pay homage to Our Lady of Mariazell, known as the Magna Mater Austriae.

On May 13, the Catholic Church around the world celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, established in 2002. Every year, the event gathers crowds of pilgrims from all over the world who come to Fatima to pray in front of the statue of Our Lady, who appeared to three children in 1917.

Did you know that our photography exhibition "Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality" has reached Switzerland? It is currently presented in the monastery in Einsiedeln, which is a unique and worth seeing place where faith, history and culture mingle with the traditional Benedictine monastic life. Let's get to know them together!

"Que soy era Immaculada councepciou" - "I am the Immaculate Conception" - these words were spoken by Our Lady in Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, changing the history of a small town at the foot of the Pyrenees and making it one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the Catholic world. Currently, approximately 5 million pilgrims come here every year to ask Mary for healing of their soul and body.

A charming town in Bavaria - Altötting welcomes about a million pilgrims every year. The Chapel of Grace located here is Bavaria's national sanctuary dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a place of exceptional historical and religious importance.

Tourists and pilgrims come to Lourdes mainly to pray in front of the statue of Our Lady, who appeared to Bernadette in the nearby grotto of Massabielle, and to draw water from the spring, which is credited with miraculous healing properties...

Young people from all over the world will meet this year in Lisbon to experience World Youth Day together. The participants of the meeting will also have the opportunity to visit Fatima, where the Holy Father will arrive on August 5.