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Remarkable buildingsAt the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
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The Basilicas

Soon after the Lourdes Apparitions, various buildings were erected in the Sanctuary domain, including 3 basilicas. These places of worship are also important sites for religious art. They are well worth a visit.

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    The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

    The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, also named the Upper Basilica, is the oldest one at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
    Consecrated in 1876, this basilica reveals a series of stained glass windows relating to the events in Lourdes as well as the dogma of the immaculate conception.

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    ©Les 4 saisons au Sanctuaire. La basilique de l'Immaculée Conception|Pierre Vincent
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      ©Chapelles de la Basilique Notre Dame du Rosaire à Lourdes|Pierre VIncent
      The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

      The vast Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary was built in the Romano-Byzantine style to a Greek cross plan. With an area of 2,000 m², it was designed as a pedestal for the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Endowed with over 2,000 m² of chapels covered in mosaics, it will be a must-see during your visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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      The Basilica of St. Pius X

      Consecrated in 1958, the centenary year of the Apparitions, the Basilica of St. Pius X always makes an impression.
      With room for 25,000 people, this architecturally unusual underground basilica welcomes the eucharistic procession every day. You are also invited to discover one of its treasures: the art of gemmail…

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      LOURDES, procession eucharistique à la Basilique Saint Pie XLOURDES, procession eucharistique à la Basilique Saint Pie X
      ©LOURDES, procession eucharistique à la Basilique Saint Pie X|ERIC MARTIN
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      ©Basilique Saint Pie X|Pierre VINCENT
      Procession aux flambeaux à Lourdes
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        There are other important sites to discover at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, including the Crypt, the ways of the cross and the Church of St. Bernadette. And don’t miss the torchlight Marian procession, an essential experience during your time in Lourdes…

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