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8 Beautiful Shrines of Europe

Pilgrims have travelled across Europe and the world for many centuries, visiting sacred relics and the resting place of saints. Today we introduce you to some of the most beautiful
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Special Places: Montserrat Monastery

Mount Montserrat, Catalonia's Sacred Mountain, is distinguished for its iconic needle-shaped peaks and rocky formations, sculpted over millions of years by natural erosion; and creating a landscape unlike any other.
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Special Places: Betharram

Caroline, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares the history of Betharram an important place of pilgrimage and place of a miracle of Our Lady. While in Lourdes pilgrims might like
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Special Places: Loreto, Italy

Located in the Marche region of central Italy and close to the Adriatic Coast, Loreto is a special place for Catholic pilgrimage, known for being home to the Shrine of
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Spectacular Cathedrals of Spain

Religious architecture, from tiny chapels to magnificent cathedrals, is an integral part of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Spain, one of our favourite destinations and land of pilgrimage
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Feast of St Anthony of Padua

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak - St Anthony of Padua 13th June is the Feast of St Anthony of Padua, and at
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Special Places: Gavarnie

Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares some history about Gavarnie and its many sites to visit. As part of our pilgrimage to Lourdes, there is an optional
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9 Things to do and see in Lourdes

Lourdes has been one of the most important Marian shrines in Europe since Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette in the 19th century with thousands of pilgrims visiting the town
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