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Autumn can be really beautiful, turning golden and enchanting with the colors of the leaves. This is the time of year favorable for outdoor activities: walking, hiking and hiking. Maybe it's worth combining physical recreation with soul renewal and going on a pilgrimage! And where? For example, to Mariazell!

Did you know that according to legend, in the 13th century, the holy house of Mary was moved from Palestine to Italy on angel wings? If this were true, this flight would be the first transport flight in the history of the world! And over what distance - the road from Palestine to Italy is over 2,200 km. But of course, when you are an angel, anything is possible.

Some of us associate Switzerland mainly with winter sports. This is of course not a mistake. Ski enthusiasts dream of spending a few winter days in one of the Swiss ski resorts. But for now, it's still hot outside so we have to wait for snow a while... However, don’t put off your trip to Switzerland! If you choose this direction in summer, we highly recommend Einsiedeln, which will definitely not disappoint you.

During the World Youth Days in Fatima, we welcomed many young pilgrims from all over the world who came to the Sanctuary to meet Pope Francis.

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.

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.

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...

Is it possible to explore all 7 Shrines of Europe cities in one weekend? The distances on the map say: Nope… Not unless you have seven-league boots. But that's only in fairy tales...

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.