Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe
Shrines of Europe

A path of culture and spirituality

Experience Europe in the footsteps of the pilgrims!

The working group “Shrines of Europe“ was founded in 1996 and is uniting Europe ́s principle Marian pilgrimage sites: Altötting, Czestochowa, Lourdes, Loreto and Fátima. A few years later the Austrian pilgrimage center Mariazell joined the group. The youngest member of the association is Einsiedeln, the most important place of pilgrimage in Veneration of the Virgin Mary in Switzerland (2017). The importance of these great Marian Shrines was emphasized by the visits of the last European Popes John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Being great devotees of Mary they each visited these shrines during their time in office. All these places have one thing in common: they provide spiritual consolation and new strength for living.

On this website you will find information about each of the Shrines of Europe, the important contact details and suggestions for round trips combining the most important places for pilgrims in veneration of the Virgin Mary in Europe.

Experience Europe in the footsteps of the pilgrims!

Love on a plate

According to a well-known Polish saying, love begins nowhere else but on a plate. "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," say the Poles, and we fully agree with this statement! Today we present the must-haves on the menus of our cities and regions. Flagship dishes that you should try when visiting one of the Shrines of Europe cities. Delicacies that have their fans far beyond the borders of our countries. Enjoy your meal!

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Love on a plate

Little Lourdes

When in Lourdes, visit "Little Lourdes" - a micro-town in the heart of the city, which, surrounded by greenery, allows you to take a breath and relax after intensive sightseeing. A visit to this charming miniature park is a unique history lesson for all pilgrims and tourists visiting Lourdes, regardless of age.

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Little Lourdes

FIL Natural Track World Cup – Ice track competition

A real treat awaits all lovers of snow, speed and thrills in the town of Mariazell! The "FIL Natural Track World Cup" will soon be held on natural ice tracks from 24 to 26 January 2025 in this picturesque Alpine town.

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FIL Natural Track World Cup – Ice track competition

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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The power of Altötting incense

A paradise for winter sports enthusiasts

Einsiedeln in winter turns into a real paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. Ski slopes, Nordic walking, ice skating, or maybe ski jumping? We invite you to discover all the attractions that this charming town has to offer winter sports enthusiasts.

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A paradise for winter sports enthusiasts

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dear Friends, On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, the mayors of the Shrines of Europe cities send you a special message. We invite you to listen to the wishes in all Shrines of Europe languages.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Częstochowa

The spiritual capital of Poland

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Altötting

The Heart of Bavaria

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Einsiedeln

Culture, tradition, sports, nature

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Fátima

City of Peace

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Loreto

A shrine created a town

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Lourdes

In the footsteps of Bernadette

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Mariazell

Beyond faith

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