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The power of Altötting incense
The power of Altötting incense

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.

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20th Anniversary of the Monastery Market in Altötting
20th Anniversary of the Monastery Market in Altötting

Altötting will soon host the traditional Monastery Market. For the twentieth time, numerous monastic communities, monasteries and abbeys from Germany and abroad will present their traditional products and products from the monastery workshops, pantries, vineyards and breweries on the main town square, Kapellplatz, next to the Chapel of Grace. Of course, Altötting will also have a Shrines of Europe stand!

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Hofdult – celebrations in Bavarian style
Hofdult – celebrations in Bavarian style

Altötting is preparing something really special for all fans of good fun, both older and younger! The traditional Hofdult festival will start there on May 24. Concerts, performances, an amusement park and feasting over a typical Bavarian golden beverage are the must-sees of this popular festival, which has been held here for over 625 years and always attracts crowds of people who come to Altötting in search of... good fun!

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Citizens of Europe today and tomorrow
Citizens of Europe today and tomorrow

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.

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Time before Christmas
Time before Christmas

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.

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In the heart of Bavaria
In the heart of Bavaria

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.

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Let's play in Altötting!
Let's play in Altötting!

Have you ever thought about how great it would be to be a child again? Today we invite all children and adults to Altötting, where the unique PLAYMOBIL-Spielgeschichte(n) toys exhibition will be inaugurated on August 15.

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Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality
Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality

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

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New website of the Shrines of Europe Association
New website of the Shrines of Europe Association

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.

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