THE MARIAN ROUTE SANCTUARIES

El Pilar

The basilica of “El Pilar” stands on the right bank of river Ebro. It is recognizable in the distance by its characteristic towers and domes. This urban sanctuary is one of the most recognized in the Catholic world. It is the first Marian temple in the world.

Origin: year AD 40

Location: Saragossa – Spain

Torreciudad

Located in the middle of a beautiful natural environment, Torreciudad has a wonderful panoramic view of the Grado reservoir. This modern sanctuary is a meeting and pilgrimage point for thousands of families and groups. It is one of the most visited places in the Aragonese Pyrenees.

Origin: year AD 1084

Location: Torreciudad, Huesca – Spain

Lourdes

An universal and cosmopolitan place of faith. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is the most visited Marian pilgrimage center in the world. More than 6 million people arrive to the Grotto of Massabielle in search of relief and hope every single year.

Origin: year AD 1858

Location: Lourdes – France

Montserrat

Sheltered by the most emblematic mountain in Catalonia, Montserrat becomes a unique enclave in the region. It’s not only a sanctuary, as it is also a monastery and a mountain. The monks who live in the monastery take care of the Virgin, welcome the pilgrim and preserve the culture.

Origin: year AD 888

Location: Montserrat, Barcelona – Spain

Meritxell

This sanctuary is surrounded by nature and places of great beauty. We could say that the Sanctuary of Meritxell is a finding. The new church has been recognized with the title and dignity of ‘Minor Basilica’ by Pope Francis. It is one of the most visited spaces in the Principality of Andorra.

Origin: 12th Century

Location: Canillo – Principality of Andorra

El Pilar

La Seo Cathedral
Alma Mater Museum
Aljafería Palace
Roman Caesaraugusta
Goya
Mudéjar Art

Torreciudad

Somontano
Ribagorza
Sobrarbe
Valle del Aragón
Ordesa
Loarre

Montserrat

Natural Park
The Museum
Funiculars
Itineraries

Lourdes

The Castle
Pic of the Jer
French Pyrenees
Bétharram coves

Meritxell

Casa de la Val
Andorran Romanesque Art
Nature and Landscapes
Leisure and Relax

ASOCIACIÓN PARA LA PROMOCIÓN DE LA RUTA MARIANA

La APRM es una asociación sin ánimo de lucro constituida por los santuarios del Pilar, Torreciudad, Meritxell, Montserrat y Lourdes, cuya finalidad general es la promoción de esta ruta mariana, de sus santuarios y del conjunto histórico, artístico y natural de las regiones donde están enclavados.

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